Operational Cyber Security Lead
Operational Cyber Security Lead, permanent, £40,000 (DoE) per annum, plus staff benefits
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
We’re seeking a hands‑on cyber security practitioner to help implement and operate the organisation’s cyber security controls. You will apply policies, run day‑to‑day security operations, support incident response, co‑ordinate with our managed SOC, and deliver training & awareness — ensuring our information assets and technologies are protected against current and emerging threats.
In addition, this role will contribute to the wider IT function by providing support across general IT services as required, ensuring a flexible and collaborative approach to service delivery.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
- Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy 11 th June 2026, closing at midday.
Interviews will be Thursday 18 th June 2026,
For more information, please download the Lowry recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
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Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.