Chief Information Security Officer

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Bath Spa University for a Chief Information Security Officer to own technical responsibility for the University’s cyber security operations, overseeing a range of technical and process security controls and leading a programme of continuous improvement in response to changing cyber security threats and risk. This is a senior role reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, as part of the department’s senior management team.

The Department of IT Services is committed to delivering value to the University through the provision of high quality, reliable and resilient services that are agile and aligned with the needs of the organisation. We are proud of our commitment to customer focus and the professional, productive and positive working environment of our team.

About you (requirements)

We are seeking an experienced information security leader to lead the University’s cyber security strategy and operations, enhancing our commitment to delivering robust, business-aligned cyber security and information governance solutions. Using your experience and expertise in information security frameworks, legislation and technologies, you will play a leading role in shaping, developing and delivering our Information and Cyber Security Strategy to underpin and facilitate delivery of the University’s strategic objectives.

Working closely with the relevant information governance and technical teams, you will oversee a range of technical and process security controls and activities that underpin the University’s commitment to developing and maintaining new and existing cyber security accreditations, and associated managed services in support of organisational cyber security.

You will have a strong, contemporary understanding of information security frameworks, relevant legislation, cyber security technology, practices and managed services together with experience in risk management, combined with the ability to engage with business stakeholders on information and cyber security.

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and is guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus. Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

This is an exciting time to join IT Services at Bath Spa University, as we work closely with the senior executive to deliver a transformative strategy designed to embed our digital infrastructure at the very heart of our student and staff experience.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Chris Stedham on 07800 772242 or c.stedham@bathspa.ac.uk

How to apply

Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed. Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.

Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff:

• 41 days leave (consisting of 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 christmas closure days)
• Entitlement to sign up to NUS discount card
• On site Students Union gym, including staff discount
• Student rates on First Bus passes
• Wellbeing initiatives - including access to discounted on-site massage sessions, free eye tests and flu vaccinations, weekly pilates and yoga classes, cycle to work scheme, lakeside walks in beautiful grounds
• On site cafes, and food outlets
• On site nursery
• Valuable Pension scheme
• Flexible working practices
• Employee assistance programme
• Family-friendly policies

Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria. If you require visa sponsorship, please let us know by emailing hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk before completing an application form.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community