Senior Cyber Security Risk Specialist – Manchester, UK Job ID: 130749 | Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. As a Senior Cyber Security Risk Specialist, you will help shape how risk is identified, assessed and managed across this connected environment. What to Expect

Partner with the Chapter Lead to shape and deliver the long‑term vision and strategic roadmap for Security Risk Management, aligned to wider vehicle cyber security objectives. Provide expert input to the UNECE R155 programme, advising on cyber security risk and compliance while applying best practice in a pragmatic JLR context. Lead the operation and governance of key security forums, including Platform and Domain Security Working Groups, driving regular risk reviews with risk owners and senior leadership. Work closely with Product Owners to ensure risks are identified, assessed and managed in line with the risk governance framework, providing leadership on complex or high‑impact risks. Engage with development squads and delivery teams to ensure security controls are implemented effectively and proportionately, focusing on areas of elevated risk or technical complexity. Manage the escalation of significant risks through Cyber and Product Compliance forums, supporting Product Owners through escalation, discussion and decision‑making. Drive continuous improvement of security risk and compliance capability, progressing towards a future‑state model that increases automation and enables a focus on high‑value outcomes.

What You’ll Need

Proven senior‑level experience in Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) across multiple industries or complex enterprise environments. Strong track record of engaging with senior business stakeholders, clearly articulating cyber and security risk in practical, business‑focused language. Excellent working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 or equivalent information security frameworks, with experience applying standards pragmatically. Ability to operate autonomously, providing direction and guidance to others while remaining effective within highly collaborative, cross‑functional teams. Highly developed stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the confidence to influence, challenge and advise without formal authority. Proactive, pragmatic and solutions‑focused mindset, comfortable working in fast‑paced and evolving environments. Experience delivering outcomes within Agile or product‑led delivery teams, balancing speed, risk and compliance.

Benefits

Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too) A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available. A competitive pension. A JLR company performance‑related bonus. An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning. Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks. Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies. Flexible working.

Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr