Cyber Security Manager

Hybrid Working pattern: 60% of time in office

Location:

Gateshead Civic Centre

Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives?

If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might just be the perfect match.

We’re delighted that you’re interested in working with us. You’d be joining us at a very exciting time.

We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you’d be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with flexi-time and hybrid working available across many of our roles, as well as a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we’re confident that it isn’t just the salary that attracts our staff.

IT & Digital Services play a critical role in delivering the technology, infrastructure and digital capabilities that enable Gateshead Council, its schools and key partners to operate effectively and innovatively. The service provides strategic leadership, development, implementation and support of ICT solutions, ensuring employees are equipped with the tools and skills needed to work efficiently while safeguarding the council’s data through secure, resilient systems.

Covering a broad portfolio, IT & Digital Services are at the heart of enabling modern, connected and data-driven services that improve outcomes for residents and communities.

As Cyber Security Manager, you will lead the delivery of a robust and forward-thinking cyber security service that safeguards Gateshead Council's digital assets, infrastructure and information. You'll manage a team of specialists, champion best practice, strengthen organisational resilience, and lead the implementation of innovative security solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic cyber security leader who thrives on tackling complex challenges while helping to protect services that matter to local people.

• Lead and develop the Council's Cyber Security Team, ensuring our systems, infrastructure and data remain secure, resilient and protected from emerging threats.
• Shape and deliver the Council's cyber security strategy, policies, standards and frameworks, driving best practice across the organisation.
• Lead the Council's cyber security governance, risk, compliance and assurance (GRC) programme, ensuring that risks are effectively managed, controls are regularly assessed, and assurance activities provide confidence that security obligations are being met.
• Design and implement security controls, standards and solutions that protect critical services while enabling innovation and digital transformation.
• Identify, assess, report and manage cyber security risks, ensuring effective mitigation measures are in place and organisational resilience is maintained.
• Develop and maintain cyber security assurance frameworks, performance measures and reporting mechanisms, providing clear insight to senior leaders on the effectiveness of security controls and the organisation's security posture.
• Lead cyber security projects and the implementation of new technologies, from business case development through to delivery and benefits realisation.
• Oversee compliance with relevant legislation, regulations,…