Information Security Manager

About Sage Homes

Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.

Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England, and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.

We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Information Security Manager to join our team. The role will enhance and evolve our security strategies, manage risk assessments, and work collaboratively across teams to strengthen our security posture. The role will also encompass the responsibilities of a Data Governance Manager. The successful candidate will have a strong background in information security and data governance, with experience in delivering ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. This is a non-technical role focussed on information security and data governance, but working closely with the technical members of the IT team to implement and management related tooling.

This role is based at our Northampton office for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining two days. Occasional travel to our London office may also be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the organisation's information security strategy.
• Maintain and develop security policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
• Monitor and analyse security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents, and respond appropriately.
• Conduct programmed security audits, risk assessments, and penetration tests.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.
• Develop and manage the organization's data governance framework, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on information security and data governance best practices.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the information security and data governance programs.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and regulatory requirements related to information security and data governance.
• Lead cybersecurity awareness programs and provide training for employees.
• Collaborate with all departments, especially IT, legal, and executive teams, to integrate security into business operations.
• Oversee security technology investments and improvements.
• Manage security incidents, investigations, and reporting procedures.
• Manage 3rd party outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) provider

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.
• Strong understanding of information security principles, including risk management, compliance, and incident response.
• In-depth knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 security tools (Sentinel, Defender suite, Intune, Purview), as well as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption technologies.

We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.

Culture and benefits:

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.

To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
• Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
• Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
• Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
• Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
• Wellbeing support through MyndUp
• Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
• Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day