Insider Risk Manager
Added 19 Oct · still live
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£48,500
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2135 (98% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and Kingfisher plc is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2135 Cyber security professionals Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 7 0 ,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to lif e . Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality . Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.
As our Insider Risk Manager, you'll play a critical role in protecting Kingfisher's data, systems and people from internal security risks. Working across Information Security, Technology, Legal, Privacy and People teams, you'll help identify, assess and reduce risks relating to inappropriate access, data loss, misuse of privileged access and compromised accounts.
This is an opportunity to shape and mature Kingfisher's insider risk capability, driving both technical controls and colleague awareness to support the safe and responsible use of technology across the organisation. In doing so, you'll help protect our customers, colleagues and business while supporting our purpose of Better Homes, Better Lives, For Everyone.
What's the job?
As our Insider Risk Manager, you'll play a critical role in protecting Kingfisher's data, systems and people from internal security risks. Working across Information Security, Technology, Legal, Privacy and People teams, you'll help identify, assess and reduce risks relating to inappropriate access, data loss, misuse of privileged access and compromised accounts.
This is an opportunity to shape and mature Kingfisher's insider risk capability, driving both technical controls and colleague awareness to support the safe and responsible use of technology across the organisation. In doing so, you'll help protect our customers, colleagues and business while supporting our purpose of Better Homes, Better Lives, For Everyone.
What's the job?
- Develop and continuously improve Kingfisher's insider risk programme across people, process, data and technology controls.
- Identify, assess and mitigate insider risk scenarios, including data leakage, policy breaches, inappropriate access and compromised accounts.
- Partner with Information Security, Technology and business teams to strengthen preventative controls, monitoring and data protection measures.
- Deliver targeted awareness, communications and training activities that promote secure behaviours across the organisation.
- Support phishing simulations and other colleague-focused security initiatives, providing insight and recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinate the triage, investigation and escalation of suspected insider risk events, ensuring appropriate governance and confidentiality.
- Experience within information security, cyber risk, insider risk, data protection, security operations or a similar risk-focused environment.
- Strong understanding of insider risk scenarios, including data loss, privileged access misuse, policy violations and account compromise.
- Experience supporting investigations, incident response, risk assessments or security monitoring activities.
- Ability to analyse data, security alerts and behavioural trends to identify risks and control gaps.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security topics to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR or equivalent would be beneficial.
We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration .
We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements.
What We Offer
An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas , support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here .
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.
Diversity & Inclusion
Our customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Interested ? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Cyber security professionals (SOC 2135) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~30k in sampleSOC 2135
- Middle half £43,680–69,316
- Median £51,376
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Kingfisher plc holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2135 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.