Chief Information Security Officer

Salary

£93,700 to £119,700 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Area

Risk Management & Assurance

Location

University Park

Closing Date

Wednesday 10 June 2026

Reference

REG
1222126

Reporting to the Board of Governors and working with the Executive, the CISO will define and lead a university-wide information security strategy. This leadership role is highly strategic, focused on setting direction, standards, and governance to protect critical information assets while enabling research, education, and global collaboration.

• Develop and deliver an integrated information security and data governance strategy aligned to institutional priorities
• Establish frameworks for data ownership, access, quality, sharing, and security
• Lead organisational change to embed a strong security culture across academic and professional services
• Define security architecture, maturity models, and performance metrics
• Oversee data governance, regulatory compliance (including GDPR), and risk, incident, and business continuity management
• Build partnerships across the University, its international campuses, and external stakeholders

• Proven senior leadership experience in information security, operating at executive/board level
• Strong track record in strategy development, cyber resilience, and organisational transformation
• Deep understanding of governance, risk, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear strategic direction

You will join an ambitious institution at an exciting point in its development, with the opportunity to shape governance at strategic and operational levels and make a real impact on the University’s future. As such we offer the following:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more

Your working hours will be 37 hours per week. Due to the senior nature of the role, a flexible approach to working hours is required, and occasional additional hours may be necessary to meet operational needs and fulfil the responsibilities of the post. The university recognises the importance of work‑life balance.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.

Equal Opportunity:
We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and are committed to the aims of the Disability Confident Scheme.

We are proud to be the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.