Senior Cyber Policy Adviser

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Cabinet Office Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 306003**Salary**:

- £53,400 - £64,000-
**Job grade**:

- Grade 7**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- CO - Government Security Group**Type of role**:

- Policy
- Security
- Strategy**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- London, ManchesterAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Be at the forefront of cyber policy making for the UK government in this exciting role within the Cabinet Office's Government Security Group.

Shape national cyber strategy and drive cyber resilience as part of the critical Cyber Strategy Policy Team. Develop pioneering policies and guidance that tackle emerging threats like quantum computing, AI, and the proliferation of offensive cyber tools.

Make an impact by enhancing cyber defences across government, enabling greater collaboration, and harnessing shared capabilities. Work on issues from supply chain security to data protection to amplify the UK's cyber power on the global stage.

Leverage your expertise to advance innovative, forward-thinking cyber policies. Collaborate with leading stakeholders across government, the National Cyber Security Centre, industry, and international partners to solve complex, pressing challenges.

Get hands-on experience crafting guidance that measurably improves cyber-security in government organisations. See your work put into action and make a difference at the highest levels.

Thrive at the heart of UK cyber policy making in this fast-paced role where no two days are the same. Bring your passion for national security to tackle unique challenges that lie ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

**Job description**:
As a cyber security policy advisor you will:

- Be at the forefront of cyber-security policy making for the UK government. As a cyber security policy advisor, you will play a critical role in shaping and advancing national cyber-security strategy and guidance.
- Leading a team of two you will have responsibility for task management, development and pastoral support.
- Leverage your expertise to solve complex policy challenges and develop innovative solutions that strengthen government cyber defences. Collaborate with leading security experts and researchers to create forward-thinking policies and standards that evolve with the threat landscape.
- Drive change through high-impact policy initiatives while enjoying the challenges of a fast-paced environment. With flexibility and strategic thinking, rapidly respond to emerging cyber risks and high-priority requests.
- Provide vital thought leadership and advice to senior government officials and ministers to inform long-term strategic planning as well as timely policy decisions.
- Engage frequently with parliament by responding to parliamentary inquiries, handling ministerial correspondence, and informing policy decisions by senior government officials and ministers.
- Join a talented, dedicated team of cyber-security professionals working together to protect government networks and critical national infrastructure.
- Make your mark advancing pioneering policies that aim to make the UK the safest place to live and work online. Become a trusted advisor on the cybersecurity issues that matter most in government today.

**Person specification**:
**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to analyse complex issues, challenge assumptions, and devise novel security policy solutions.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills to explain complexity, distil information and convey key messages to diverse audiences.
- Influence outcomes through confident engagement with experts across government and industry. Build strong relationships and consensus.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by adeptly managing multiple priorities, overcoming obstacles, and driving progress.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

- Previous experience developing and implementing guidance and policy.
- Hands-on expertise in security, technology, or other relevant fields to inform policy making.
- Experience showing initiative to quickly ramp up on emerging assignments, take ownership of work, and adapt adeptly to changing priorities.

**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions

**Benefits**:

- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.

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