Security Manager, London

About this role

At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. We've been creating positive change through the joy of travel since 1989, and we’re proud to be a certified B Corp with 1000s of experiences in over 100 countries.

Are you looking to lead a globally dispersed team of security professionals, overseeing vulnerability management, incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity? Join us at Intrepid, where security matters, to our people, our travellers, and the systems that connect us all. We’re looking for a Security Manager to lead Intrepid Travel’s global security operations and help protect the platforms, data, and information that underpin our business worldwide.

In this role, you’ll be accountable for Intrepid’s security operations, security platforms, and oversight of security compliance. You’ll provide expert guidance on security solutions and lead the delivery of an enterprise-wide security strategy that manages risk across a global organisation. Working across both on-premises and cloud environments, you’ll ensure strong defence capabilities, data privacy controls, and compliance with relevant regulatory and security frameworks.

This is a senior, hands-on role suited to someone who can balance strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, working closely with technology leaders and senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in security practices.

This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid role, based in our Brixton office, with an expectation to be onsite approximately 3 days per week while leading a globally dispersed team. The approved salary range for this position is £73,000 - £90,000 GBP dependent on experience, plus a great benefits package and many awesome perks.

Some of the experience you’ll bring with you may include

• Expert understanding of information systems, security solutions and defence capabilities across cloud and on-prem environments
• Strong experience with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA and ISO
• Deep knowledge of IT security standards including NIST, ISO 27001 and PCI
• Experience overseeing data privacy practices and implementing effective data protection controls
• Proven capability protecting information assets from cyber threats
• Strong risk management experience, including identifying, assessing and mitigating security risks
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, lead a security team, and deliver measurable security improvements
• Experience linking disaster recovery and business continuity within an incident response context
• Confidence reporting security outcomes and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders

Desirable experience includes

• Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC
• Cloud security experience across platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Experience working with DevSecOps teams to embed security through automation
• Managing external vendors and security partners
• Experience working with globally distributed teams

If you’re motivated by protecting complex systems, leading meaningful security improvements, and working in a purpose-driven global organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note

• We recognise that AI use in applications is becoming more common. We review applications carefully, so if you choose to use AI, please do so thoughtfully and include something personal - it really makes a difference.
• Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant.
• We also reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:

Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.

Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:

• Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
• A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
• Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family

We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.

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