The University of East Anglia is seeking to appoint a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), an exciting opportunity to help shape and lead the Cyber Security, Risk and Governance vision, covering all aspects of the enterprise and its technology for the benefit of the University. Reporting directly into the Chief Information Officer, the CISO, will operate at a strategic level, providing support and advice to the Chief Information Officer, the University Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team and across the University. Deputising for the Chief Information Officer on all aspects of Cyber Security, the CISO will be accountable for Divisional representation at university committees and working groups. As part of the ITCS leadership team, the they will ensure the continued development of a high performing team to build capability and capacity in the areas of Cyber Security and Risk Management, project delivery, strategic planning, strategic change and business improvement. The CISO will: Review and understand the strategic objectives of the university, the technology architecture of the current IT estate, and from there develop and maintain a view of a target security architecture for services. Work with key university stakeholders to develop, review and refine roadmaps towards that target encompassing the technology, assets, people, processes, strategies and other influencing factors to create and maintain a coherent overall vision. Lead on specific project deliveries during various stages of the life cycle, or during medium- to long-term portfolio planning, shaping and introducing technical leadership to specific endeavours where required. The CISO will have a broad range of technical experience with significant experience in Cyber Security and Enterprise Architecture; it will suit a technical ‘generalist’ able to work across all technologies equally rather than someone from a very specific technology background or skill set. The role holder will be adept at getting up to speed on new technologies with minimal support, and at building close and effective relationships with technology experts. This full-time post is on an indefinite basis. Benefits include: 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days. Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave. Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependents, plus incapacity cover. Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to UEA Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Campus Facilities: UEA Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets. Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts. Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team. For more information about the benefits of working at UEA see: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/working-at-uea The University of East Anglia has engaged the services of The McLean Partnership, to whom applications should be sent. For further details and for a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Caius Freeman at The McLean Partnership on 07517 950 934. A candidate brochure is available at https://bit.ly/4jJHYOo. To apply, please send a concise cover letter and CV to UEA@mcleanpartnership.com. Closing date: Midday on Monday 30th June 2025 It is anticipated that presentations and interviews will take place in person on the week commencing 14th July 2025 and if you have not heard by this date, please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We strongly encourage applicants from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit. The University is a Silver Institutional Athena Swan Award holder supporting and transforming gender equality within Higher Education and Research.