This role has a starting salary of 70,975 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. We are excited to be recruiting a Chief Information Security Officer to join our fantastic team based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role In this senior leadership role, you will own and drive cyber security strategy, governance and operational resilience across Surrey County Council's complex hybrid environment. Your typical week will include: Leading cyber risk management, governance forums and assurance activity across IT&D, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and clearly reported to senior stakeholders. Overseeing incident preparedness and live response, including coordination with suppliers, IT operations and information governance. Providing expert direction on security technologies, control effectiveness, logging/monitoring, and vulnerability management priorities. Setting clear security expectations and driving cultural change across service owners, technical teams and leadership groups. Developing and maintaining cyber policies, standards and evidence based reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role where strategic thinking and operational decision-making are equally important. You will hold line management responsibility for the cyber security function, including analysts or virtual team members through matrix management, and provide leadership and direction across IT&D and supplier teams. Within your first 12-18 months, you will be expected to lead or significantly contribute to: Delivery of a refreshed cyber security strategy and multi year improvement roadmap Establishment of strengthened cyber governance, including improved reporting, risk tracking and decision making structures Implementation of a formal cyber exercising programme (tabletop and technical) across IT&D, information governance and key suppliers Measurable improvements in vulnerability management, logging/monitoring coverage and supplier assurance Significant uplift in incident response maturity, including documentation of playbooks, interfaces and recovery expectations. This role is central to strengthening the resilience of essential public services. You will directly shape the council's ability to manage and reduce cyber risk, influence technology and service design decisions, and embed a cyber aware culture across one of the UK's largest local government environments. With a dedicated investment programme to drive security improvements, you will have a significant opportunity to transform how the organisation protects its people, data and systems. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Significant senior cyber security leadership experience in a complex organisation Strong capability to operate strategically and hands on, delivering measurable security improvements Deep understanding of cyber risk management, governance and assurance frameworks Proven experience leading cyber incidents, including response coordination and exercising Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills across technical and non technical groups Familiarity with NCSC aligned approaches and/or frameworks such as NIST CSF Relevant professional qualifications such as CISSP or CISM To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: What steps would you take in your first few months to understand our cyber risks and priorities? Can you describe a complex cyber incident you have led, including how you coordinated the response and what improvements were implemented afterwards? How do you balance strategic cyber security planning with hands on delivery to ensure both long term resilience and quick, tactical gains? Which cyber security governance or risk management frameworks (e.g., NCSC CAF, NIST CSF) have you implemented, and how have they influenced decision making and assurance in your previous organisations? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026 with interviews planned shortly afterwards. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone be
26/03/2026
Full time
This role has a starting salary of 70,975 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. We are excited to be recruiting a Chief Information Security Officer to join our fantastic team based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We offer a hybrid working model with a minimum of two office days per week. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About the Role In this senior leadership role, you will own and drive cyber security strategy, governance and operational resilience across Surrey County Council's complex hybrid environment. Your typical week will include: Leading cyber risk management, governance forums and assurance activity across IT&D, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and clearly reported to senior stakeholders. Overseeing incident preparedness and live response, including coordination with suppliers, IT operations and information governance. Providing expert direction on security technologies, control effectiveness, logging/monitoring, and vulnerability management priorities. Setting clear security expectations and driving cultural change across service owners, technical teams and leadership groups. Developing and maintaining cyber policies, standards and evidence based reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role where strategic thinking and operational decision-making are equally important. You will hold line management responsibility for the cyber security function, including analysts or virtual team members through matrix management, and provide leadership and direction across IT&D and supplier teams. Within your first 12-18 months, you will be expected to lead or significantly contribute to: Delivery of a refreshed cyber security strategy and multi year improvement roadmap Establishment of strengthened cyber governance, including improved reporting, risk tracking and decision making structures Implementation of a formal cyber exercising programme (tabletop and technical) across IT&D, information governance and key suppliers Measurable improvements in vulnerability management, logging/monitoring coverage and supplier assurance Significant uplift in incident response maturity, including documentation of playbooks, interfaces and recovery expectations. This role is central to strengthening the resilience of essential public services. You will directly shape the council's ability to manage and reduce cyber risk, influence technology and service design decisions, and embed a cyber aware culture across one of the UK's largest local government environments. With a dedicated investment programme to drive security improvements, you will have a significant opportunity to transform how the organisation protects its people, data and systems. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Significant senior cyber security leadership experience in a complex organisation Strong capability to operate strategically and hands on, delivering measurable security improvements Deep understanding of cyber risk management, governance and assurance frameworks Proven experience leading cyber incidents, including response coordination and exercising Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills across technical and non technical groups Familiarity with NCSC aligned approaches and/or frameworks such as NIST CSF Relevant professional qualifications such as CISSP or CISM To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: What steps would you take in your first few months to understand our cyber risks and priorities? Can you describe a complex cyber incident you have led, including how you coordinated the response and what improvements were implemented afterwards? How do you balance strategic cyber security planning with hands on delivery to ensure both long term resilience and quick, tactical gains? Which cyber security governance or risk management frameworks (e.g., NCSC CAF, NIST CSF) have you implemented, and how have they influenced decision making and assurance in your previous organisations? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/04/2026 with interviews planned shortly afterwards. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone be
This permanent role has a starting salary of 47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development team as a Business Development Manager. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 3 days per week on average (60% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This is a new and exciting role covering all areas of Business Development for our successful and growing outdoor learning service. Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) is a self-financing service within Surrey County Council generating over 3.3 million of revenue with a strong vision and set of core values. We have ambitious financial targets and aspirations. The key priorities of this role will be to support the Senior Management team in leading the financial reporting and monitoring of the SOLD revenue and expenditure budget. There will be a requirement to provide regular, accurate intelligence and data on our business and financial model. You will be advising the Senior Leadership Team on a range of financial and business decisions. The role will also focus on overseeing all areas of Business Development including; new markets, pricing, terms and conditions of booking, staff utilisation, customer service, marketing, grants and other funding opportunities. You will work collaboratively with our amazing passionate team of outdoor learning professionals who deliver from three outdoor learning centres in and around Surrey. This role is varied and offers real opportunity to influence the strategic Business Model and financial sustainability of SOLD. This role requires direct line management responsibility for 3 team members currently, and major projects for the near future include: setting up thorough and accurate financial monitoring processes, auditing our business model including pricing structure, reviewing the marketing strategy and bookings process and identifying new revenue opportunities in line with our core values. This is a significantly important position for SOLD and you will work with our Senior Leadership team to contribute directly to our strategic goals and financial sustainability for the future. You will also make a meaningful difference to and impact on our direction of travel and strategic business decisions. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align withour behaviours: A degree in Business, Finance or related field Proven experience in securing funding and driving business growth. Knowledge of the education market and understanding of learning in the outdoors. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in financial analysis and the ability to analyse complex financial data. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute effective business strategies Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude. Excellent IT skills with a range of software applications Proven track record of excellent performance management of a staff team To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please tell us about your experience of managing large revenue and expenditure budgets of a similar scale to SOLD's. Please explain how you have influenced and made positive changes to a Business Development Plan of a similar sized organisation. Please tell us how would you deliver a Business audit and analysis process for an organisation like SOLD. What is your experience of performance management of teams? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25th April 2026 with interviews planned on Wednesday 6th of May 2026. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment Wording We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
26/03/2026
Full time
This permanent role has a starting salary of 47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have a great opportunity to join our Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development team as a Business Development Manager. We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 3 days per week on average (60% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role This is a new and exciting role covering all areas of Business Development for our successful and growing outdoor learning service. Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) is a self-financing service within Surrey County Council generating over 3.3 million of revenue with a strong vision and set of core values. We have ambitious financial targets and aspirations. The key priorities of this role will be to support the Senior Management team in leading the financial reporting and monitoring of the SOLD revenue and expenditure budget. There will be a requirement to provide regular, accurate intelligence and data on our business and financial model. You will be advising the Senior Leadership Team on a range of financial and business decisions. The role will also focus on overseeing all areas of Business Development including; new markets, pricing, terms and conditions of booking, staff utilisation, customer service, marketing, grants and other funding opportunities. You will work collaboratively with our amazing passionate team of outdoor learning professionals who deliver from three outdoor learning centres in and around Surrey. This role is varied and offers real opportunity to influence the strategic Business Model and financial sustainability of SOLD. This role requires direct line management responsibility for 3 team members currently, and major projects for the near future include: setting up thorough and accurate financial monitoring processes, auditing our business model including pricing structure, reviewing the marketing strategy and bookings process and identifying new revenue opportunities in line with our core values. This is a significantly important position for SOLD and you will work with our Senior Leadership team to contribute directly to our strategic goals and financial sustainability for the future. You will also make a meaningful difference to and impact on our direction of travel and strategic business decisions. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align withour behaviours: A degree in Business, Finance or related field Proven experience in securing funding and driving business growth. Knowledge of the education market and understanding of learning in the outdoors. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Proficient in financial analysis and the ability to analyse complex financial data. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute effective business strategies Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude. Excellent IT skills with a range of software applications Proven track record of excellent performance management of a staff team To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions: Please tell us about your experience of managing large revenue and expenditure budgets of a similar scale to SOLD's. Please explain how you have influenced and made positive changes to a Business Development Plan of a similar sized organisation. Please tell us how would you deliver a Business audit and analysis process for an organisation like SOLD. What is your experience of performance management of teams? The job advert closes at 23:59 on 25th April 2026 with interviews planned on Wednesday 6th of May 2026. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Commitment Wording We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of 33,552 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Are you passionate about data, systems, and making a real impact in adult education? Surrey Adult Learning are excited to be hiring a detail-oriented and proactive Management Information Systems Officer (MIS) to join our fantastic Business Finance & IT team based at the Woking Adult Learning Centre. This role is open to hybrid working with the option to work flexibly from another location, or home, for part of the week. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges. The MIS Officer is a pivotal and highly varied role within the team where you can expect to be involved in the following: Being responsible for ensuring Surrey Adult Learning's information systems run without downtime Supporting management, teaching staff and operations staff to ensure that the information contained in the systems is accurate and of high quality Diagnosing system issues and proposing solutions where possible Supporting the Business Finance and IT Manager to work with system vendors and SCC IT and Digital team where needed Being responsible for compiling returns and related datasets to funding providers, ensuring published deadlines are adhered to Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Up-to-date knowledge of funding rules applicable to the Further Education (FE) sector, including all aspects of ILR returns and other relevant FE funding and data related topics Experience compiling Individual Learner Record (ILR) returns and FE-related datasets Experience of data management in the education sector Working knowledge and experience of database querying techniques Proficiency with SQL to extract data and provide accurate management information, in particular for error and exception reporting and resolution Awareness of the principles of information governance, data security and the GDPR Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Clive Banks by e-mail at or telephone (phone number removed). The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st September 2025. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Behaviours The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
03/10/2025
Full time
This full-time, permanent role has a starting salary of 33,552 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. Are you passionate about data, systems, and making a real impact in adult education? Surrey Adult Learning are excited to be hiring a detail-oriented and proactive Management Information Systems Officer (MIS) to join our fantastic Business Finance & IT team based at the Woking Adult Learning Centre. This role is open to hybrid working with the option to work flexibly from another location, or home, for part of the week. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Role Surrey Adult Learning is a leading provider of diverse daytime, evening and Saturday courses and learning opportunities for adults. We offer a wide range of qualification courses, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), maths and digital skills. Our courses also cater to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and parents/carers seeking to upskill to support their children. Additionally, we provide courses for personal development in various subjects such as arts and crafts, languages and exercise. Our outreach provision is designed to assist those currently facing life challenges. The MIS Officer is a pivotal and highly varied role within the team where you can expect to be involved in the following: Being responsible for ensuring Surrey Adult Learning's information systems run without downtime Supporting management, teaching staff and operations staff to ensure that the information contained in the systems is accurate and of high quality Diagnosing system issues and proposing solutions where possible Supporting the Business Finance and IT Manager to work with system vendors and SCC IT and Digital team where needed Being responsible for compiling returns and related datasets to funding providers, ensuring published deadlines are adhered to Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Up-to-date knowledge of funding rules applicable to the Further Education (FE) sector, including all aspects of ILR returns and other relevant FE funding and data related topics Experience compiling Individual Learner Record (ILR) returns and FE-related datasets Experience of data management in the education sector Working knowledge and experience of database querying techniques Proficiency with SQL to extract data and provide accurate management information, in particular for error and exception reporting and resolution Awareness of the principles of information governance, data security and the GDPR Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Clive Banks by e-mail at or telephone (phone number removed). The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21st September 2025. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check is required for this role and will be discussed further at interview. Online searches may be carried out on applicants who are shortlisted for interview. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation which will allow us to implement the Government led policy of devolution, which is all about giving more powers to local areas. Currently, Surrey has a two-tier council system, with 11 district and borough councils and a county council, all responsible for different services. All these councils will be reorganised into a smaller number of new unitary councils which will come into effect in April 2027. At this point, this role will be transferred, with all existing terms and conditions intact into one of the new unitary councils. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Behaviours The Surrey Way behaviours are a guide that supports our council to work together effectively and deliver our best for our customers and communities, and for each other. Discover more about our behaviours. Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
