The Bank of England
Sitting at the heart of the UK Financial Sector, the Bank of England has a broad and diverse remit. We settle over £750bn of sterling transactions per day in our Real Time Gross Settlement service; regulate around 1,500 banks, building societies and insurers; set policy and interest rates which drive the UK economy; and guard over the 400,000 bars of gold in our basement.
We know that critical to keeping our organisation safe from the multitude of security threats we face is an informed and engaged workforce. We want colleagues not just to understand what the rules around their behaviour are; but truly appreciate why they matter. We’re looking for a passionate security communicator to lead the Culture and Policy team and champion these efforts at this iconic institution.
Cyber Security Division, Technology Directorate
The Cyber Security Division (CSD) is part of the Technology Directorate. CSD is an award-winning division of cyber security experts who are committed to keeping the Bank of England safe from cyber-attacks and incidents. In 2023 CSD were recognised with the Financial Services award of the year at the National Cyber Awards.
Job Description:
The Lead Cyber Security Consultant will be responsible for:
* Shaping and delivering a strategy to reduce cyber security risk in the Bank’s supply chain;
* Leading/implementing associated projects and initiatives;
* Conducting IT security risk assessments on supplier engagements;
* Advising internal colleagues on the cyber security risks associated with suppliers;
* Leading and line managing the team;
* Acting as a point of escalation and support for the more complex cases encountered by the team;
* Building strong relationships with collaborators across the Bank, within Government and with other Central Banks.
This is a people management role. You will be responsible for day to day management of the team and for defining roles and responsibilities. You will develop your team through sharing information effectively, coaching and communicating a clear vision to ensure that your staff are productive, engaged and motivated to deliver the area's aims.
Number of direct reports: 4-6
Role Requirements:
Minimum Criteria
* Extensive experience working in technical/cyber security roles, ideally within the financial/insurance sector
* Must have relevant technical qualifications such as CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CCP and proven experience conducting technical risk assessments
* Must have a proven ability to lead and implement change.
Essential Criteria
* Sufficient experience and expertise in cyber security and risk to be able to act as a point of escalation for the team
* A solid understanding of IT network architecture and components, software/application security, infrastructure security, Cloud.
* Active interest in new technical concepts and/or technologies
* Must be able clearly explain technical information to non-technical colleagues
* Ability to lead and manage others
* Experience leading and delivering change
* Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Desirable Criteria
* Good judgement skills and experience advising up to, and including, ‘C’ suite staff
* Advanced qualifications in Cyber Security, Technology, Computer Science
Our Approach to Inclusion
The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.
At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work.
Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application.
Salary and Benefits Information
We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate.
We offer a salary as follows:
Leeds circa £70,510 - £81,360
London circa £78,310 - £90,360
In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package.
National Security Vetting Process
Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process and the passing of additional Bank security checks.
The Application Process
Important: Please ensure that you complete the ‘work history’ section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage.
This role closes on 29 November 2024
Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.
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