Cyber Profession Lead
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Profession Lead to shape and strengthen the organisation’s cyber security capability. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing the cyber profession, establishing consistent standards and practices, and ensuring that colleagues have the skills, knowledge and support required to manage evolving security risks. You will work across technology, risk, assurance, operations and business teams to promote a strong security culture and embed effective cyber security throughout the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include defining and maintaining the cyber capability framework, career pathways, role profiles and professional standards. You will lead workforce and succession planning, identify current and future skills requirements, and design initiatives that support recruitment, retention, development and continuous professional learning. You will build relationships with internal stakeholders and external professional bodies, monitor developments in the cyber security landscape, and ensure that emerging skills and industry good practice are reflected in the organisation’s approach. You will also provide expert advice to senior leaders, contribute to governance forums and support the development of policies, procedures and assurance activity.
You will bring substantial experience in cyber security, information assurance or a closely related discipline, together with a strong understanding of professional capability development and skills management. You should be confident operating at a strategic level while remaining able to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements into clear, practical actions. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to lead through collaboration and build effective relationships across diverse teams. Professional qualifications in cyber security, risk, governance or a related field would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be thoughtful, inclusive and committed to developing people, strengthening resilience and ensuring that cyber security remains aligned with organisational priorities.
Cyber Profession Lead
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