Job Description

Function: Research & Development – Cybersecurity

Role Grade: Tarif+ 19/20
Contract: Full time - Permanent

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a Cybersecurity Product Owner to drive the delivery of cybersecurity capabilities across our vehicle platforms and programmes. You will play a key role in defining, implementing, and operating our Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS), ensuring cybersecurity is embedded throughout the full vehicle lifecycle from concept through SOP and into in-field operations.

T his is a high-impact role at the intersection of automotive engineering, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, supporting customer trust and long-term product resilience. Your main responsibilities include;

• Owning the product cybersecurity function, from concept through development, validation, and in-service considerations
• Acting as the primary interface between Group functions, internal stakeholders, and external partners for product cybersecurity activities
• Driving product cybersecurity activities from security concept definition through development, testing, and product impact assessment
• Translating UNECE R155/R156, ISO/SAE 21434, GB 44495, internal policies, and vehicle programme needs into clear, prioritised product backlogs
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure appropriate cybersecurity countermeasures and design decisions are identified and implemented
• Tracking, maintaining, and reporting cybersecurity and CSMS performance metrics to the Functional Manager, providing clear insight into programme status, risks, compliance, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Fostering a strong culture of cybersecurity awareness and best practice across the organisation

About the Team
Our Product Cybersecurity team leads automotive cybersecurity activities, enabling the organisation to meet its product, regulatory, and customer commitments. Through closecross-functional collaboration, we support secure and successful delivery across vehicle programmes.

About you – Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will be a strong technical and delivery lead in cybersecurity, ideally with experience in the automotive industry, capable of influencing decisions across complex OEM programmes and organisations.

• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Systems Owner within an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external suppliers in a matrix organisation
• Strong understanding of vehicle development processes, including V-model delivery, programme gateways, and SOP readiness
• Ability to translate complex technical, regulatory, and security requirements into clear, prioritised, and actionable product or system requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to align engineering, programme, compliance, and supplier stakeholders around cybersecurity priorities
• Strong cybersecurity regulatory competency, including practical experience with:
  o UNECE R155 / R156
  o ISO/SAE 21434
  o GB 44495
• Experience of supporting homologation activities and regulatory audits, including preparation of evidence and engagement with approval authorities
• Knowledge of vehicle E/E architectures, including:
  o Vehicle networks (e.g. CAN, Ethernet)
  o Software platforms and connected vehicle services
  o Backend/cloud security and OTA update mechanisms
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience in automotive, systems, or cybersecurity engineering

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+

Bentley’s bold vision to redefine the benchmark for performance and luxury in a sustainable future. It represents the complete reinvention of our product range as we embrace electrification and accelerate our journey to net zero. Designed, developed, and built at our headquarters in Crewe, our models will offer ever evolving experiences.

Closing date: 10 March 2026