Chief Information Security Officer (Fixed term 12-month contract)

We are seeking an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for an exciting interim role to support Bath Spa University in further developing our cyber security services, processes and policies. We are an experienced, professional and highly collaborative team with a track record of effective senior team engagement and service delivery., As Chief Information Security Officer you will be responsible for overseeing a range of technical and process security controls, leading a programme of continuous improvement in response to changing security threats and risk. You will support the development of our technology roadmap, implement our BYOD Policy, onboard an MDR solution, and review/update our information security policies and procedures.

You'll also be instrumental in ensuring PCI DSS compliance (partial site), renewing CE+, engaging cyber insurance, and collaborating closely with Legal, IT, and procurement on due diligence for new systems and services.

As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) you will provide a clear vision and direction for the University's cyber security operations, promoting continuous improvement, innovation and agility in service delivery, working in consultation and collaboration with colleagues across the University.

You will be an experienced Senior Cyber Security professional blending expertise with the ability to successfully engage stakeholders from all areas of the business and collaborate effectively with our technical teams to deliver solutions that combine business need with cyber security requirements.

You will bring a blend of the strategic and the practical, refining organisational policies and processes on the one hand and undertaking due diligence for new products and services on the other.

You will be able to build excellent working relationships with both colleagues and internal and external stakeholders, be highly motivated, proactive and work well under pressure whilst managing conflicting priorities.

Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.

Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University ensures its students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. In fact, 93 per cent of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.