Head of Cyber Security and Resilience

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent

Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to 2 days per week working from home

Salary range £60,000 to £70,000 pa plus benefits 

Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website. 

We have had an exciting opportunity arise for someone to join our fast-paced and ever-growing Technology team. This is a brand-new role, created to take the lead in managing UCEM’s cyber security infrastructure, ensuring the establishment of policies, procedures and technology solution in support of our response to the continued cyber threats. This is an exciting time for UCEM, as we will soon embark on our next 5-year strategy with a focus on Digital transformation and, as the Head of Cyber Security and Resilience, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for shaping and implementing a Cyber Security and Resilience strategy. 

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: 

• Design and develop a fit for purpose cyber security and resilience strategy that aligns with institutional priorities contained within the organisations overarching Digital strategy.
• Shape and progress an associated suite of documents (including robust cyber security policies, procedures and standards) that will support the continued role out of cyber security awareness.
• Coordinate rapid response to reported cyber security incidents. This includes managing investigations and drafting lesson learnt reports.
• Devise and oversee the cyber security budget to ensure resources meet institutional requirements and needs. 

Our main requirements: 

• Degree level qualification.
• One or more Cyber qualifications i.e. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CISA, CRISC or relevant experience.
• Previous experience working in a senior cyber operations leadership role where technology is a business-critical service.
• Developing and implementing a Cyber Security strategy, roadmaps, associated capabilities and governance across multiple teams/workstreams.
• Ensuring the achievement and maintenance of security and Cyber certifications i.e. Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI-DSS etc. 

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. 

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. 

Job Specification

TO APPLY: Please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form, via the 'Apply' button above, by no later than Wednesday 12 February 2025 at noon. 

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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