Cyber Security Manager - Newmarket Holidays : Job Details

Cyber Security Manager

Full time, Permanent role. Hybrid Opportunity (2 days in office).

At a glance

We are here to enrich lives and well-being through travel. To bring that to life, we know our success is driven by our exceptional people. We create wish-list holidays. The type of holidays that people have always dreamt of doing. We bring those dreams to life and are the trusted friends of our loyal customers.

We believe in being a truly customer and colleague centric business. We expect our teams to really understand our holidays, so you’ll get the chance to visit some of our wonderful destinations. These trips are hard work, but you’ll see some amazing things and enjoy unique experiences. Our office in Wallington, Surrey is focused, and results-driven, but lots of fun, full of like-minded people who are all in the business of creating these amazing experiences.

The role

The Cyber Security Manager is responsible for safeguarding Newmarket Holidays digital assets and ensuring the security of critical systems and data. This role involves the development and implementation of security strategies, policies, and procedures to protect against cybersecurity threats, as well as actively monitoring and responding to security incidents. The Cyber Security Manager plays a key role in the design and maintenance of secure infrastructure across our digital platforms, including customer websites, B2B sales channels, and internal systems.

As part of the PMO team at Newmarket Holidays, the role will be focused on various project initiatives to establish policy and achieve ISO27001.

What I do

• Security Strategy & Implementation
• Threat Detection & Response
• Security Integration & System Management
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Training & Awareness
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management

Who I am

Key Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and technologies
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, cloud security, and secure software development principles.
• Experience with incident response, risk management, and vulnerability assessment.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex security challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work cross-functionally with IT, business teams and external legal advisors.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience in an organisation running or being part of an ISO27001 adoption project

Certifications such as a Certificate in Cyber Security Practices, BCS Professional Certifications, Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) or a Government Security Cyber Apprenticeship

ITIL certifications

Proven experience in a cybersecurity role, with a track record of successfully managing security risks and incidents.

How I work

Committed to delivering timely, on-brief, high-quality service and support

Independently and with initiative, but not afraid to ask questions

Happy to make suggestions on how things could be improved

Demonstrate passion and approach all tasks in an enthusiastic way

Display integrity and am sincere in my own behaviours and dealing with others

Self-motivated and self-aware – recognise own development needs and committed to personal growth

Take responsibility for my actions

Inspire confidence

Share knowledge and insights with the team, promoting a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.

Create a working environment where difference and diversity is challenged

Constructive and fair

Embrace change

What we can offer you

• A changing and multi-cultural team-spirited environment with opportunities to learn from new experiences and challenges.
• Leaders who are interested in your development and committed to helping you to be the best version of yourself.
• A responsible organisation that cares about its people, the environment, and the communities we visit.
• Encouragement to take initiative and try something new and different.
• A flexible and hybrid-working arrangement.
• An exciting set of benefits.
• The opportunity to visit our destinations and experience our holidays.

The Newmarket Spirit

The Newmarket Spirit is what binds us together. It is our 'who?’. The Newmarket Spirit bridges the external view of our brand and the internal reality. It seeks to enrich the lives and well-being of our people through travel.

The Newmarket Spirit encompasses five distinct pillars, which have been inspired by people across our organisation.

BE RESPONSIBLE | BE TOGETHER | BE COMMERCIAL | BE DETERMINED | BE A LEADER

Join Us!

Travel is a wonderful industry to be part of. If you're passionate about holidays - perhaps you've done a similar job before or have some other experience that is relevant - we'd love to hear from you! If this sounds like the kind of opportunity, and place to work, that you’re looking for, hit APPLY and include your CV with a brief covering note about your salary expectations and any notice period.

No agencies, please

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Newmarket Holidays is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Newmarket Holidays.