Head of Cyber Security

Cyber Security

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £56,021 to £63,029 per annum

Grade: Grade 9

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Release Date: Thursday 10 October 2024

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Thursday 07 November 2024 (unless otherwise stated)

Reference: IS-138-24

Join Our Cyber Security Leadership Team and Help Shape the Future of Digital Services at the University of Kent!

Are you ready to lead from the front, driving the future of cybersecurity in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment? As the Head of Cyber Security, you’ll take charge of safeguarding our university from the latest cyber threats, leading the way with innovation, strategy development, and getting technically hands-on to solve problems.

This isn’t just any leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the cyber security strategy of a world-class institution, working alongside visionary leaders and dedicated professionals. If you're passionate about cyber security, love the thrill of a challenge, and have the strategic insight to push boundaries, this is the role for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and Innovate: Take ownership of the university's Cyber Security strategy, embrace a hands-on approach and make a real impact by championing the importance of digital security at the highest levels.
• Collaborate and Influence: Partner with external service providers to bring in cutting-edge solutions while ensuring top-tier performance and service delivery.
• Protect and Defend: Identify cybersecurity risks, mitigate vulnerabilities, and safeguard the university’s critical digital assets from emerging threats.

What You’ll Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in leading the design and implementation of forward-thinking cyber security strategies and policies.
• Expert technical skills across network security, system security, application security, and incident response.
• A talent for managing key vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.

What’s in It for You?

At our university, we believe in empowering our people. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Hybrid Working: A flexible mix of office and home working that supports your work-life balance.
• Generous Time Off: 43 days of leave per year (including bank holidays and a festive break!).
• Top-Tier Benefits: A fantastic pension scheme with generous employer contributions, plus access to our employee-funded healthcare plan in partnership with Benenden Health.

Ready to make your mark and lead our cyber security efforts to new heights? Join us in shaping the future of digital security and be part of a team that’s ambitious, innovative, and passionate about making a difference.

Learn more about what it’s like to work with us and how we’re shaping the future: Working at Kent.

For further details on the role and how to apply, please visit the links below or contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number IS-138-24.

We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area.

Further details: Job Description Additional Information

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.