IDAM Security Manager

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-22 London, England, United Kingdom Full-time Hybrid ICT

Company shared salary

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Market rate

6,667 GBP–9,167 GBP/mo (80,004 GBP–110,004 GBP/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

We at Holland & Barrett, are a fully cloud-native organisation, we now operate a growing ecosystem of internal systems, partner integrations, and customer-facing platforms. To support this at scale, we're building a modern IAM capability from the ground up - and we're looking for an IAM leader to own it.

About the Role

This is a greenfield IAM role with real scope. You'll define how identity works across the business - from employees and partners to customers and privileged systems. Our ambition is to move beyond basic access control to strong identity governance , with least privilege, secure-by-default access, and frictionless user experience. As IAM Manager , you'll be the strategic owner of identity and access across Holland & Barrett. You'll set the vision, define the roadmap, and lead a team to deliver a scalable, compliant IAM framework that supports both enterprise and customer-facing environments. You'll work closely with security, IT, HR, engineering, and business leaders, becoming the go-to authority for all identity-related matters.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver the enterprise-wide IAM strategy and roadmap
  • Build and lead a high-performing IAM team
  • Architect and implement IAM solutions covering IAM, CIAM, and PAM
  • Own policies for MFA, privileged access, segregation of duties, and least privilege
  • Oversee identity lifecycle management for employees, partners, and customers
  • Partner with application owners to ensure regular access reviews and certifications
  • Select and manage modern IAM tools and platforms
  • Ensure IAM controls meet regulatory and compliance requirements
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  • Senior-level experience in Identity & Access Management
  • Deep knowledge of IAM, PAM, MFA, federation, and identity governance
  • Experience delivering IAM solutions across enterprise and customer-facing systems
  • Hands-on knowledge of platforms such as Okta, Azure AD, SailPoint, CyberArk
  • Strong understanding of SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to turn vision into delivery
  • Build an IAM function from scratch with genuine ownership
  • Modern, cloud-native environment with strong executive support
  • A purpose-driven business focused on health and wellbeing

Benefits

  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Bonus Scheme - Based on company & personal performance
  • Virtual GP
  • Private Medical care
  • FREE at-home blood test kit
  • Holiday Purchase option
  • Pension Contribution scheme
  • Access to 'Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps
  • 25% Colleague Discount with FREE Standard Delivery
  • Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners
  • / 50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store
  • Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library
  • AND MORE