Cyber Risk

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council Full time

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

- 358563**Salary**:

- £61,626 - £72,684- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Other- SFC Grade M1**Contract type**:

- Fixed term**Length of employment**:

- 12 Months**Type of role**:

- Information Technology**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Homeworking**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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**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. This role is critical in maintaining the SFC’s reputation for excellence and integrity in the funding of education and research across Scotland.
- Please note this role does not have a closing date, and we reserve the right to close the role when necessary.**Job description**:

- Develop and implement a cyber risk management framework tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the SFC, focusing on the protection of financial data, personal information of students and staff, and sensitive research data.
- Ensure full compliance with Scottish and UK data protection laws, as well as adherence to specific regulations relevant to our organisation and our internal and external audit obligations.
- Collaborate closely with academic institutions, research bodies, and government agencies to align cyber security practices and foster a culture of shared responsibility and leading practices in data protection and risk management.
- Lead the review and enhancement of policies, procedures, and controls governing data security, risk assessment, and compliance within the funding council’s operations.
- Conduct targeted cyber risk assessments and compliance audits, providing strategic insights and recommendations to the SFC’s senior management and governing board.
- Act as a principal advisor on cyber security matters, offering expert guidance to support the council’s strategic initiatives in funding education and research.
- Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and advancements in cyber security technologies and practices, ensuring the SFC remains proactive and responsive in its cyber risk and compliance strategies.

**Person specification**:
**It is important through your CV / Cover Letter that you give evidence of proven experience of each of the following essential criteria**:

- Proven track record in cybersecurity risk management, with a strong understanding of the UK cybersecurity landscape, including Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 frameworks.
- Familiarity with the NCSC’s guidelines and recommendations for public sector organisations.
- Experience in managing cybersecurity compliance projects within the UK, including the attainment of Cyber Essentials certification.
- Leadership experience with the ability to mentor a team and drive cybersecurity awareness across an organisation.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders on complex cybersecurity issues to ensure change is adopted and sustained.

**Professional Certifications**:

- Holding or working towards UK-recognized cybersecurity certifications, such as those offered by CREST or Cyber Essentials Plus, is highly desirable.
- Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer would be beneficial.

**Benefits**:

- Alongside your salary of £61,626, Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council contributes £16,639 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.- Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week. We will consider flexible working arrangements. A flexi-time system is in operation.
- Annual leave entitlement of 26.5 days per annum, rising to 30 days pro-rata after 2 years’ continuous service. Public and privilege holiday entitlement of 13 days pro-rata.
- A flexible approach to hybrid working, giving you flexibility to work from home anywhere in the UK for some of the time while also maintaining regular in-person contact with colleagues.
- Annual pay review: approved within the framework of the Scottish Government’s Public Sector Pay Policy and negotiated with our recognised trade union, Unite. Salaries are reviewed annually in April for employees who commence employment prior to 1 October in the preceding year.
- Eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme. With its low member contribution rates and generous employer contributions, this gives you a secure, inflation-proof pension for life with no investment uncertainty. Details of contribution rates together with further details of the pension benefits are available on the Civil Service Pensions website. Th


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