Average Security Officer salary in Manchester

Portfolio are proud to represent our client in their search for a Corporate Security Officer. We are looking for an experienced, SIA badge holder to join the team, working in an office building in Manchester city centre. You will be providing a professional security service to the wider building, containing multiple businesses - meeting and greeting guests, ensuring they are signed in and collected, monitor the safety and security of the building and its employees, and reslove any issues or concerns from building users. Previous experience within a corporate business, hotel or other professional building is ideal. Working hours are 4 shifts on, 4 off, alternating between days and nights. Day shift is 7am-7pm, Night shift is 7pm-7am and overtime is available! This is a full time, permenant role offering a salary of £13 per hour (£27,000 per annum). If you have the relevant experience and expertise, please apply today and we'll be in touch!Benefits25 days' holiday, plus bank holidaysDay off on your birthdayCash plan for you (and your children, if any)Holidays increase after 2- and 5-years' serviceContractual sick payPrivate medical insurance after 5 years' servicePension Plan and Life InsurancePension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' serviceHoliday season bonus after 3 years' serviceProfit share schemeSeason ticket loan schemeCycle to work schemeAccess to Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree On-Site GymCompany incentives, access to discount schemesINDMANJ50644LFThe Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

The Information Security Officer will support the safeguarding of the organisation's information assets by identifying risks, monitoring security controls, and ensuring best-practice governance. The role also contributes to incident response, third-party oversight, and ongoing security improvements. It is a hybrid role with 40% working from home. You can choose to work in either one of the offices: Manchester, Cardiff, London. Client Details The client is a rapid growing finance service provider, with a strong focus on data protection, operational resilience, and continuous improvement in cybersecurity. They offer a supportive environment with investment in modern tools, frameworks, and professional development. Description Conduct and support information security risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and the maintenance of the risk register.Monitor security alerts across platforms such as SIEM, endpoint security, and DLP tools, investigating incidents as required.Assist with regulatory and audit obligations by preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with legal standards.Maintain and update security policies, standards, and procedures to reflect organisational needs and current threats.Deliver security awareness initiatives and training to promote secure behaviours across the organisation.Perform due-diligence reviews of third-party suppliers and support ongoing monitoring of external security risks. Profile Experience in information security, risk assessment, and incident response within a regulated or structured environment.Familiarity with security monitoring tools, vulnerability management, and supporting audit activities.Understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or Cyber Essentials.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical security matters to non-technical stakeholders.Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.Relevant qualifications (CISM is highly preferred) or certifications (e.g., CISMP, Security+, CISM, CISSP, SC-200, AZ-500) Job Offer Hybrid role: 60% in Manchester, Cardiff or London office25 days holiday plus birthday offPension Scheme (8% matched)Life AssurancePrivate Medical InsuranceGym MembershipsRetails discounts

IT Security Engineer - AWS - Manchester We are looking for a motivated and experienced IT Security Engineer with AWS knowledge to join our global client's new UK cybersecurity team. Any experience with developing SOC playbooks would be very useful alongside the cloud experience needed.Skills & Experience Required:3+ years of experience as a SOC / Security Engineer within a cloud environmentExperience with a range of SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management toolsExperience advising on security best practices and developing SOC playbooksNetworking and infrastructure experience, including with Firewalls and IDS / IPSIdeally, some relevant cybersecurity certificationsHands-on technical implementationAWS policies configurationCrowdStrike setup and managementSecurity tools deploymentThis is a nice, varied role carrying out detect and response duties in-house as well as consulting on security with external end-clients for our client's application suite (including some government clients, in a security-as-a-service environment). You'll work alongside both onsite colleagues in their new UK HQ in Manchester, as well as the international security operations team spread across America and EMEA Regions, with separate 24/7 SOC support, so no night shifts or weekends!This role is full-time onsite in their Central Manchester office - you must be willing and able to attend the office 4 / 5 days a week in their brand-new UK headquarters. You will be working in a vibrant office with some of the most forward-thinking technical peopleKey Responsibilities:Hands-on detection, investigation, and response to security incidents through SIEM and other security tools, carrying out forensic and root-cause analysisAnalyse emerging threats and provide recommendations to mitigate risks, and plans to resolve security threatsEnsure adherence to industry standards including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.Assist in developing and maintaining SOC playbooks, security policies, guidelines, and best practices The client is looking to pay a starting salary of up to £65k depending on experience. If you're eager to join a global leader in technology, working on a range of projects with excellent development opportunities and with a diverse portfolio of clients including government, click 'Apply Now' or send your CV directly to matthew . leach @ circlerecruitment . comCircle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.