We lead the UK’s diplomatic, development and consular work around the world. We employ around 17,000 staff in our global network of 281 offices worldwide. Our UK-based staff work in King Charles Street in London, Abercrombie House in East Kilbride and in Milton Keynes.
Your role with us
Our Cyber, Information and Technology Threats Directorate has been set up to understand and counter the full range of risks and dangers to the UK’s values and safety. Specifically, it works to identify and tackle information threats to national security, contest hostile state narratives, support and influence targeted audiences, and deter foreign information manipulation and influence actors. We also respond to cyber threats and shape the international rules of the road relating to cyberspace, and when you join us in this role you will work on risk management best practice, improve coordination, and help manage some of the biggest threats to programming.
Day to day you will advise on the risks identified in the information threats portfolio, analyse and report on trends and exposure, develop a clear framework for supporting and managing risk, and lead on the development of the messaging, vision and support required by the Portfolio team. You will have a wide range of additional responsibilities – these include delivering risk management training to your colleagues, producing guidance notes for our embassies, supporting our response to a...