Strategic Security Policy & Central Services Leader

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Deputy Director for Security Policy and Central Services to shape security strategy, policy, standards and capability across the organisation and beyond. You will influence government-wide security thinking and lead transformation that protects millions of citizens while developing the next generation of security professionals.

You will lead a dispersed workforce across multiple UK locations, oversee the multimillion-pound budget, and manage

Responsibilities

• Leadership of a dispersed workforce across multiple UK locations, building a unified culture and high performing teams.
• Strategy, policy and standards development for DWP-wide security policy and awareness activities.
• Act as Deputy Head of Profession for Chief Security Officer and lead development and delivery of security capabilities and learning.
• Oversee the Government Cyber Security Academy and the Security Education and Awareness Centre (SEAC).
• Oversee the security function’s business strategy, finances, resilience, workforce and risk management.

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Deputy Director for Security Policy and Central Services to shape security strategy, policy, standards and capability across the organisation and beyond. You will influence government-wide security thinking and lead transformation that protects millions of citizens while developing the next generation of security professionals.

You will lead a dispersed workforce across multiple UK locations, oversee the multimillion-pound budget, and manage