Chief Security Officer - Public Sector Security Leader

Global Resourcing; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service organization in the UK is seeking a Chief Security Officer to drive security initiatives, manage significant teams, and influence security strategy at the highest levels within the civil service. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in information security, proven strategic leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on national security and public trust. Salary ranges from £100,000 to £162,500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of information security principles and control frameworks.
• Proven strategic leadership in managing security across large-scale IT environments.
• Extensive technical expertise in various domains of security and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on HMRC’s security and data protection strategic vision.
• Provide leadership to HMRC’s Security Function.
• Oversee the operations of the Fraud Prevention Centre.
• Ensure that information assets and infrastructure are adequately protected.

Skills

Information security principles

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Cyber threats analysis

Education

Relevant academic qualifications (degree or postgraduate)

Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Zero Trust architectures

Secure AI technologies

Job description

A leading public service organization in the UK is seeking a Chief Security Officer to drive security initiatives, manage significant teams, and influence security strategy at the highest levels within the civil service. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in information security, proven strategic leadership, and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on national security and public trust. Salary ranges from £100,000 to £162,500 depending on experience.