Cyber Security Delivery Partner

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for 3 Cyber Security Delivery Partners to work with divisional leadership and central Cyber Security teams. Location: Oxford offices with hybrid working possible (minimum 2 days on site per week).

Full-time, fixed-term to 31 July 2029; part-time options available (minimum 30 hours/0.8 FTE). The role acts as the main cyber security contact for the division, translating strategy into practical delivery plans, supporting controls, remediation, and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in cyber security, information security, risk, or assurance.
• Experience partnering with business and technology teams in complex organisations.
• Good understanding of cyber risks, governance, controls, and compliance.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical actions and outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main cyber security contact for the division, translating strategy into practical delivery plans.
• Support the implementation of security controls and coordinate remediation activity.
• Manage divisional cyber risks and issues, ensuring security across division and technology change.
• Support audits, assurance activity, incident response follow-up, and continuous improvement in cyber maturity.
• Lead day-to-day management of the division's cyber security team.

Skills

Cyber security

Information security

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

Job description

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Cyber Security, within Digital and Information Services at the University of Oxford and are currently seeking to recruit 3 x Cyber Security Delivery Partners, working a minimum of 2 days on site.

We are looking for Cyber Security Delivery Partners to work closely with divisional leadership, central Cyber Security teams, and the CISO function to deliver cyber security priorities across the divisions within the University of Oxford.

Location: Oxford University Offices, 16 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JH with hybrid working possible (minimum 2 days on site per week)

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term to 31 July 2029, with the expectation of extension. Applications are also welcomed from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 30 hours/0.8 FTE) and/or flexibly.

About us

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

The Cyber Security unit is key to ensuring that the University has robust, reliable and high-performing security functions to support the distinctive needs of those engaged in teaching, learning, research and administration. We value and recognise our own and the contribution of others, creating a great culture to work in and a place where we all feel we belong.

What we offer

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the role

This role will act as the main cyber security contact for the division, translating security strategy, policies, and standards into practical delivery plans and measurable outcomes. You will support the implementation of security controls, coordinate remediation activity, manage divisional cyber risks and issues, and ensure security is embedded across divisional and technology change. You can find out more about our departments and divisions here

About you

You will build strong relationships with stakeholders across IT, operations, risk, compliance, and divisional leadership, providing practical guidance and oversight to improve division’s (and the departments that sit within them) security posture while enabling divisional objectives. The role will also support audits, assurance activity, incident response follow-up, and continuous improvement in cyber maturity. This role will manage the divisions cyber security team/resources on a day-to-day basis.

• Strong experience in cyber security, information security, risk, or assurance
• Experience partnering with business and technology teams in complex organisations
• Good understanding of cyber risks, governance, controls, and compliance
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical actions and outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
• Relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are desirable

This is a great opportunity for someone who is collaborative, delivery-focused, and passionate about improving cyber security in a way that supports the division and departments.

Application process

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 5 October 2026.

Interviews will take place during the weeks commencing 12 or 19 October 2026, and will be held in person.