Overview
As CISO, you will ensure the security of our products, services, systems, and data. You'll establish and direct our global enterprise security strategy, lead the implementation and monitoring of security standards and policies, and provide expert guidance to the Executive Board and Security & Data Privacy Committee. You'll develop and lead Group Security, manage security projects and initiatives, and proactively monitor threats to keep our defences robust.
Responsibilities
* Leading enterprise security and risk policy, aligning strategies with business priorities, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
* Developing and delivering security awareness programmes and business continuity frameworks.
* Defining and leading projects to reduce risk and security exposure.
* Monitoring and reporting on emerging threats and progress to senior committees.
* Managing security-related vendor relationships and significant fraud/malpractice investigations.
* Driving technical innovation and ensuring responsible, secure adoption of new technologies.
* Building and mentoring high‑performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Qualifications & Experience
A successful candidate will demonstrate deep expertise and hands‑on experience in identifying and addressing IT and data threats. This includes a thorough understanding of current technologies and effective mitigation strategies to safeguard organisational assets.
Experience working in regulated environments is highly desirable. We are looking for candidates who understand the complexities and requirements of compliance, data protection, and risk management in sectors such as education, finance, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
Professional certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA, are highly desirable and reflect a strong commitment to industry best practices and ongoing professional development.
Exceptional leadership and management abilities are essential, with a proven track record of inspiring and guiding diverse teams towards shared goals.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with commercial awareness, ensuring that security initiatives align with broader business objectives.
Excellent communication and influencing skills are required, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non‑technical stakeholders in a clear and compelling manner.
Analytical and problem‑solving strengths, particularly in the context of risk management, are critical for navigating today's challenging security landscape.
An innovative mindset is crucial, enabling the anticipation of emerging security threats and trends.
The role demands a collaborative approach, working effectively with cross‑functional teams and external partners to deliver robust security outcomes.
Finally, resilience is key, with the ability to perform well under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing security environments.
We particularly welcome applicants with experience in regulated environments.
About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
Why Join Us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Group personal pension scheme
* Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
* Green travel schemes
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