The Head of Cyber Security (HCOS) will develop, implement and oversee the Trust's cyber security policies, procedures, and strategies. The post holder has operational responsibility for the management of the Cyber Security team ensuring that effective cyber security measures are in place to enable the operation of safe, effective and efficient digital systems and services. The primary purpose of the role is maintaining measures to prevent unauthorized data theft, loss & disclosure; minimizing risk of interruption to business-as-usual services that might arise from malicious activity; and identifying and delivering new and more efficient models of cyber security. The post holder will act as the Trust's expert on cyber security protection, detection, response, and recovery. The role will be responsible for the Trust's proactive strategic approach to cyber threat management and will lead the strategic planning of current and future digital security solutions, researching and reviewing industry best practices and upcoming changes to technology. The post holder will be an experienced leader, who will lead a dynamic team in delivering an effective Cyber Security service. The post holder will own and be responsible for the completion of all digital and cyber elements of the Data Security Protection Toolkit in addition to working towards and maintaining Cyber Essentials (Plus) certification on behalf of the Trust and providing update reports for senior leaders.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital Senior Leadership team at South Central Ambulance Service for a Head of Cyber Security (HCOS). We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and flexible individual with excellent leadership, technical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills to lead the Cyber Security Team responsible for safeguarding the Trust's information, physical assets and cyber infrastructure. Strong stakeholder relationships are vital to this role, both within the trust and with external partners. With a proven track record in management and leadership, you will provide guidance, direction and mentorship to the team and help to develop junior members of staff in their careers. Alongside these responsibilities, it will be important to have a focus on continuous service improvement.
The HOCS leads and owns the Trust's information security strategy; drives and owns the Trust's information security posture, using a risk-based approach; and takes a comprehensive approach to information security. The HOCS leads IT security activities within the Trust, managing the information and technology risk to the Trust's IT facilities and information from internal and external threats; advises the Trust at a strategic level on existing and emerging threats; and owns and develops the necessary IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
Benefits include:
1. Holiday entitlement of 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service and 33 days after 10 years' service, plus an additional 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time).
2. Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
3. Access to continual professional development within SCAS and the wider NHS.
4. Occupational Health support and direct access to our Employee Assistance Programme as well as our own Health and Wellbeing Team.
5. NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores saving money on holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, clothing and much more.
6. Ability to join our staff networking groups (as a member, ally or just for interest).
Corporate Induction: It's really important for us to ensure you have the best onboarding experience which allows you to feel a sense of belonging from the start. To help with this, we will book your Corporate Induction as soon as we possibly can (depending on availability). All new starters need to attend our Corporate Induction in person, which is held over one and a half days from our educational centres based in: Newbury (Berkshire), Bicester (Oxfordshire) or Whiteley (Hampshire). More specific details will be sent to you once your start date has been confirmed.
Please note - depending on your role additional training may be required following on from your corporate induction. We actively welcome job applications from candidates who have a disability or who are members of the BAME, LGBTQ+ and Armed Forces community (including: Reservists, Veterans, Spouses and Cadets). Here at SCAS we are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. Applicants who have a disability or are members of the armed forces community who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for their post of interest will be invited for an interview and/or assessment (where applicable). As well as standard NHS benefits like generous holiday entitlement and an excellent pension scheme, we offer lots of extras for our staff. You can find out more information here - scasjobs.co.uk/benefits
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