Average Security Manager salary in Manchester

Job Title: Fire & Security Systems Engineer Location: Bury (Applications are only being considered from candidates based within the local area)Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Performance Bonus (OTE £50,000)Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Some flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the business.Join a Growing Industry Leader.Jackson Fire & Security is one of the UK's leading independent fire and security solution providers, delivering high-quality services to clients across education, social housing, retail, property management and commercial sectors.As we continue to expand, we're looking for a skilled and motivated Fire & Security Systems Engineer to join our Bury team. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service, enjoy variety in your work, and want to develop your technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you.The Role:No two days are the same. You'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing and fault-finding a wide range of fire and security systems while also carrying out small works, remedial repairs and supporting installation projects.From installing fire extinguishers at local businesses to servicing large commercial fire alarm and intruder systems, you'll play a vital role in protecting lives and property while delivering outstanding customer service.This is a field-based, lone-working position where you'll manage your own workload and report daily to the Branch Director.Key Responsibilities:Service, maintain and fault-find fire and security systemsCarry out small works and remedial repairsSupport installation projects when requiredInstall and maintain fire extinguishersDeliver exceptional customer service at every visitBuild and maintain strong relationships with clientsComplete work efficiently while ensuring compliance with industry standardsRepresent Jackson Fire & Security professionally at all timesWhat We're Looking For:We're looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.Essential Skills & ExperienceExperience installing, maintaining or fault-finding one or more of the following:Fire alarm systemsIntruder alarmsCCTV systemsAccess control systemsFire extinguishersFull UK Driving LicenceExcellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to work independently and manage your own workloadStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailPositive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learnAdditional training will be provided to develop your skills across multiple systems.Please note: Due to the nature of our business, successful applicants will be required to undergo Security Screening in accordance with BS7858.Salary & Benefits:We believe in rewarding our people with a competitive package that supports both their career and wellbeing.Salary of up to £40,000 depending on experiencePerformance bonus with OTE up to £50,00025 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysAdditional day off for your birthdayLocal work area - no long-distance travel or overnight staysOngoing training and professional developmentClear opportunities for career progressionCompany pension schemeCompany laptop, mobile phone and uniform providedRegular team-building events and social activitiesHead Office recognition awardsChristmas bonusAbout Jackson Fire & Security:Established in 1991, Jackson Fire & Security has built a reputation as one of the UK's most respected independent fire and security specialists. Our continued growth is driven by our commitment to delivering outstanding service and innovative solutions to customers nationwide.We're proud of our supportive team culture and invest in the development of our people, providing opportunities to build long-term careers within the business.Diversity & Inclusion:Jackson Fire & Security is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills, experience and potential. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.Candidates with the relevant experience or job title of; Fire Alarm Systems Engineer, Security Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Infrastructure Systems Engineer, Technical Systems Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

Senior Cyber Security Analyst Permanent - Full time£55,000 plus bonusBolton - 3 days per week onsiteAbout the RoleWe are working with a leading global organization during a pivotal moment who seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to help strengthen its security posture and safeguard critical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about incident response and proactive threat management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.The ideal candidate will have a positive go-getter attitude, and will have experience of incident response, using MS security tools and ideally an understanding of Tanium.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking with the Head of Cyber to mature the incident response capabilityUsing your understanding of the contemporary threat environment to assist with your vulnerability investigations and responseLead remediation efforts for identified vulnerabilities in collaboration with technology teams.Respond to incidents alongside the Head of CyberWork with the existing MSSP across incident response and proactive monitoring and detectionMaintain and optimise Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, XDR/MDR/EDR solutions, and supporting tools.Track deployment and health of all security products across the business.Stay ahead of emerging threats and evolving technologies.What We're Looking ForExperience working in a cyber role in an enterprise environmentExperience with the Microsoft Defender suite and Tanium would be idealSolid understanding of cybersecurity principles and incident response processes.Experience exposure to red-teaming would be great but not crucialExperience of use case developmentAn understanding of security best practice frameworks (NIST, ISO27001 etc)Good understanding of threat assessmentA technical IT backgroundStrong problem-solving skills and go-getter attitudeExcellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.What's on Offer£45,000 - £55,000 plus bonus25 days annual leave, plus moveable bank holidays and up to 5 days buy and sellPension and company specific benefitsFlexible and hybrid working optionsCareer development opportunities and access to accredited qualifications.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job DescriptionWe’re recruiting a Senior Information Security Engineer to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reducing information security risks across Technology Services.This is a hands-on, technical engineering role where you’ll help design, build and continuously improve the security controls, platforms and infrastructure that protect AJ Bell and our customers. You’ll be at the forefront of how we evolve our security capability, making sure our tools, systems and integrations are not only secure, but scalable, automated and effective.In many ways, you’ll be a builder of our security foundations, helping ensure we can detect, prevent and respond to threats at pace while enabling the business to move safely and confidently.Key responsibilitiesLead the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise security solutions across endpoint, cloud, network, DevOps and security monitoring environments.Design and implement secure infrastructure controls aligned to industry best practice, ensuring scalability, resilience and operational effectiveness.Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and platforms, driving automation, integration and measurable value across the estate.Lead the adoption of new security technologies, ensuring smooth transition into operational support and long-term sustainability.Oversee patch management across systems and hardware, ensuring effective coordination and risk reduction.Support server hardening and secure configuration initiatives in collaboration with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams.Provide security oversight across projects and change initiatives, ensuring security is embedded from design through to delivery.Support audits, regulatory reviews and due diligence activities, ensuring evidence and controls are robust and well maintained.Act as a key technical link between the CISO function and Infrastructure teams, ensuring alignment across security and operational delivery.Contribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes, helping to enhance maturity across the organisation.About youTechnical expertiseProven experience implementing enterprise security platformsStrong knowledge of security risk management tools and techniquesDeep understanding of security solutions (e.g. SIEM, PAM, IGA, endpoint protection, email/web gateways)Experience with firewall technologies (desirable)Knowledge of cloud security standards and solutions (desirable)Strong understanding of core IT and networking principlesAwareness of the evolving threat landscapeSkills and experienceExperience working within frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similarSignificant experience in IT securityFinancial services or e-commerce experience preferredStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to take ownership and deliver end-to-end solutionsEffective communicator, able to work across technical and non-technical teamsCISSP (achieved or in progress) desirableAbout AJ BellAt AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.What we offerCompetitive starting salary26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays7% Pension with matched contributionsDiscretionary bonus schemeShare schemes (including free shares and BAYE)Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcareFree gymEnhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)Travel and bike loan schemesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLife at AJ BellRegular social events including summer and Christmas partiesLearning and development opportunities tailored to youCasual dress codeFriendly, supportive team environmentOur ways of workingAt AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.Inclusion & diversityWe’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.Agency informationThis vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates.