Cyber Risk & Compliance Lead
12 Month FTC
Edinburgh/Hybrid
£61,626 - £72,684
The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is Scotland’s tertiary education and research authority. Our ambition is to make Scotland an outstanding place to learn, educate, research, and innovate. We focus on recruiting the best people and developing them throughout their career.
Job Summary
As the Cyber Risk & Compliance Lead at the Scottish Funding Council, you will champion our cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the protection of our operations, data and technologies in alignment with UK-specific cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement a cyber risk management framework tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the SFC.
2. Ensure full compliance with Scottish and UK data protection laws and adherence to specific regulations.
3. Collaborate closely with academic institutions, research bodies, and government agencies.
4. Lead the review and enhancement of policies, procedures, and controls governing data security.
5. Conduct targeted cyber risk assessments and compliance audits.
6. Act as a principal advisor on cyber security matters.
7. Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and advancements in cyber security technologies.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
1. Proven track record in cybersecurity risk management.
2. Familiarity with the NCSC’s guidelines.
3. Experience in managing cybersecurity compliance projects.
4. Leadership experience with the ability to mentor a team.
5. Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Professional Certifications:
1. Holding or working towards UK-recognized cybersecurity certifications is highly desirable.
2. Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer would be beneficial.
Additional Information
Location: SFC offers hybrid working for its employees. This role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas.
Key Rewards and Benefits:
1. Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week with flexible working arrangements.
2. Annual leave entitlement of 26.5 days pro-rata.
3. Annual pay review and eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
4. Support for continuous professional development.
5. Support for health and wellbeing.
The Selection Process
How to Apply: To apply, please send your CV and cover letter. Your application will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Person Specification.
Pre-Employment Checks: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role; we do not offer sponsorships.
Disability Confident: If you need any adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £61,626.00-£72,684.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
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