In June 2025, it was announced that the Government Cyber Directorate will move from the Cabinet Office to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) as part of a machinery of government change. This change aims to consolidate the digital transformation of public services into one central department, positioning DSIT to lead the government’s digital agenda.
This role is in scope for formal transfer to DSIT when the machinery of government change occurs. If your start date coincides with the transfer date, you will be appointed directly to DSIT, and your appointment will remain unaffected. We are currently consulting with Trade Unions regarding policies, terms, and conditions applicable upon transfer. The changes applicable to all other Cabinet Office staff will also apply to you if successful.
The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre for Government, responsible for setting, leading, and delivering the vision for a modern digital Government. As part of the Cyber Directorate, our mission is to protect public services and the wider Government from cyber threats, set strategic direction for cyber security, and develop standards and policies such as the Government Cyber Security Standard and the Cyber Policy Handbook. We ensure system and organisational cyber security through initiatives like GovAssure. Our team manages operational responses to cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents via the Government Coordination Centre (GC3) and oversees the GCSS Portfolio to implement strategy across central Government and departments.
Please note that the list of job duties below is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to undertake any tasks reasonably within the scope and grading of the role.
Senior Cyber Advisor (Assurance)
As a Senior Cyber Advisor (Assurance), you will contribute to delivering the Government Cyber Security Strategy's goal of ensuring that government organisations have appropriate structures, mechanisms, tools, and support to manage cyber security risks. You will work within the Assurance Team, collaborating closely with government organisations to support their engagement with GDS’ security assurance schemes such as GovAssure.
Key responsibilities:
You will:
• Build trusted relationships with security teams in Lead Government Departments and Arms Length Bodies to support their implementation of GDS’ assurance schemes (primarily GovAssure);
• Advise stakeholders on the assurance process, including scoping and risk-based, proportionate application;
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of documentation at various process stages;
• Identify opportunities for scheme improvements as part of continuous development.
Senior Cyber Advisor (Engagement)
As a Senior Cyber Advisor (Engagement), you will work within the Cyber Engagement Team, responsible for relationship management with government organisations and coordination on central cyber policy initiatives, capability development, cyber programme spend, and incident response. You will regularly engage with senior security stakeholders such as Heads of Cyber, CISOs, and Security Advisors within government and possibly the wider public sector. Your role will involve maintaining strong networks across an allocated portfolio, supporting organisations in implementing GDS initiatives like ‘GovAssure’, and contributing to policy, strategy, and incident response activities, including senior briefings.
Key responsibilities:
You will:
• Develop strong relationships with security stakeholders across departments and Arms Length Bodies, managing a portfolio of organisations regarding GDS initiatives;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, translating complex technical information for diverse audiences;
• Convert stakeholder feedback into actionable recommendations for GDS teams, representing the “voice of the customer”.
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