Head of Cyber Security Compliance & Assurance

Post Office Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Office Ltd is seeking a Head of Cyber Security Compliance and Assurance to ensure effective security measures and risk management. This senior role involves overseeing compliance frameworks and providing assurance to leadership on cybersecurity resilience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT and cybersecurity, with a strong focus on governance and compliance standards.

Benefits

27.5 days annual leave, increasing with tenure

Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity

Car allowance

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection after 12 months

Support from employee assistance programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional experience in IT, especially cybersecurity.
• Experience in developing and maintaining cyber security compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks such as COBIT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities ensuring security measures and risk management.
• Provide assurance to leadership on product resilience against cyber-attacks.
• Develop and deliver functional strategies for cybersecurity compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT Governance

Risk Management

Compliance Frameworks

Data Privacy Laws

Job description

Summary

Reporting Line: Chief Information Security Officer

Contract type: Permanent

Grade: 4

Location: Wood Street, London

What to expect

The Head of Cyber Security Compliance and Assurance is responsible for ensuring POL has a forward-thinking approach to compliance and assurance. They will oversee activities and processes that provide confidence in the effectiveness of security measures and proper risk management. The role involves providing assurance to Product Owners and senior leadership that products and services are resilient to cyber-attacks through independent assessments and adherence to best practices and standards.

This senior team member will develop and deliver functional strategies, embodying Post Office values and a Postmaster-first mindset.

What we can do for you

We recognize that attracting the right talent is crucial for positive organizational change. Our benefits include:

• 27.5 days annual leave, increasing with tenure
• Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
• Car allowance
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months
• Support from our employee assistance programme and benefits platform
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an inclusive workplace that values all perspectives. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are vital to our success, and we strive to reflect the diverse communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate differences and promote inclusivity and equal representation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional experience in IT, especially cybersecurity
• Experience in developing and maintaining cyber security compliance and assurance frameworks
• Knowledge of managing cyber risk
• Familiarity with IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, including standards like Cyber Essentials Plus, NCSC CAF, NIST, ISO27001, ITIL, PCI/DSS, and GDPR
• Experience managing and developing specialist teams
• Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks such as COBIT
• Experience implementing and monitoring controls in large organizations
• Expertise in cybersecurity and related areas
• Understanding of data privacy laws, governance, risk management, and budgeting

About us

Post Office is a trusted community staple, evolving in a digital world. We seek authentic individuals who embrace challenges and drive change, sharing a purpose to serve our communities. Join us in making Post Office truly Everybody's Business.