Strategic Cyber Risk & Assurance Lead

Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DCMS is seeking a Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance and Risk Manager within the DDaT directorate to lead the cyber risk programme and ensure evidence-based security decisions. You will oversee risk assessments and compliance activities, shaping how the department manages cybersecurity, data protection, and information management across its services.

The role includes managing supplier contracts, line management of a small team, and presenting risk insights to senior decision-makers during

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of cyber risks and advise on appropriate risk treatment.
• Manage the department's cyber risk programme and ensure governance of risk decisions.

Job description

DCMS is seeking a Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance and Risk Manager within the DDaT directorate to lead the cyber risk programme and ensure evidence-based security decisions. You will oversee risk assessments and compliance activities, shaping how the department manages cybersecurity, data protection, and information management across its services.

The role includes managing supplier contracts, line management of a small team, and presenting risk insights to senior decision-makers during