Cyber Security Project Manager

Job Description

Company: EET Fuels

Location: Leicester, GB

Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port About The Company Do you want to work for the company that’s playing a leading role in delivering the North West’s low carbon future? EET Fuels (Trading name of Essar Oil (UK) Limited) produces over 16% of the UK’s road transport fuels, provides key feedstocks to Britain’s petrochemical industry and is investing in developing low carbon fuels. We are a major supplier in the North West and beyond with customers including most of the major retail brands operated by international oil companies and supermarkets, Manchester Airport, leading commercial airlines and the region’s trains and buses.

And we’re central to the innovative HyNet project which is redefining energy to achieve our regional low carbon ambitions and national policy targets. We employ over 800 expert and engaged colleagues, who are at the heart of everything we do. The company has an embedded safety culture, technically challenging work across all the different parts of the business and some of the best training available in the energy industry.

For more information, please visit www.eetfuels.com Please Note, we work with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies, and we are not looking to add to the current preferred suppliers list. We are unable to accept representations from agencies that are not on that preferred supplier list.

The Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering cybersecurity initiatives aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). This role ensures that cyber projects support the organization’s strategic objectives across the five NIST CSF functions: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.

Primary Accountabilities

Develop and maintain project documentation, including plans, reports, and dashboards

Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables

Coordinate risk assessments and asset inventories to inform project scope and priorities

Lead implementation of security controls and awareness programs within project deliverables

Become the ‘go to’ person for Cyber Security solutions

Embed secure by design into IT/Business Projects

Conduct threat modelling & architecture reviews

Define secure configuration baselines, security architecture and patterns

Ensure integration of monitoring and detection capabilities in new systems and upgrades

Develop incident response capabilities and ensure readiness as part of project outcomes

Support recovery planning and resilience measures in all cybersecurity initiatives

Be an active member of the CAB, assessing each request from a cybersecurity perspective to make informed decisions on what controls need to be applied About You Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, or another relevant discipline within the fields of information security or information technology. You will hold Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent and a Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification. Industry relevant professional qualifications e.g., Sec+, CySa+, Vendor Specific are not essential but highly desirable.

You will bring proven experience in managing cybersecurity projects and programs, with strong knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, project management methodologies, and cloud security best practices. A solid understanding of Azure architecture, networking, and identity management is essential, along with familiarity with cybersecurity technologies and risk management practices. You will be confident coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and communicating clearly at all levels.

Experience working in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or energy is important, as is a good understanding of key compliance standards including GDPR, NIS CAF, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.

Closing Date

This vacancy will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks and will remain open to applications until an offer has been made and accepted. Therefore, the vacancy may close at any time after 10/07/2026, and we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

Competitive

Salary

10% Company Contribution Pension rising to 15% with service

25 days Holiday, increasing with service

Private Medical Insurance

Additional Flex Benefits- including Holiday Purchase

Access to Employee Assistance Programme with Exclusive access to a range of Discounts

Free Secure On-Site Car Parking

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