Cyber Transformation Lead - SC

Job Title: Cyber Transformation Lead -SC
Location: Warrington/Hybrid (2 days/week on site)
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Daily Rate: £85/hr (Ltd- Maximum)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Security Clearance: SC

My client requires interim expertise to accelerate strategic cyber security transformation in support of the Deputy CISO and the Cyber Security & Information Assurance function. The appointed ASW will support the development and implementation of cyber policies and standards, uplift security culture and awareness, establish cyber profession standards, oversee portfolio alignment to strategy, deliver horizon scanning and leadership briefings, support assurance activities, and contribute to senior level incident readiness, all aligned to strategy and statutory obligations (including but not limited to GDPR and relevant non ONR requirements).

Scope of Services:

• Act as an internal cyber advisor aligned with strategy and organisational objectives.
• Lead/coordinate the resolution of complex/high profile cyber issues and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
• Develop, refresh, and embed cyber policies, standards, and procedures; track adoption/compliance.
• Provide portfolio oversight and RAG reporting; escalate and drive remediation of misalignments.
• Conduct horizon scanning and brief leadership on implications and recommendations.
• Plan and deliver awareness, education, and role based training initiatives with metrics.
• Support the establishment of cyber profession standards with HR/L&D.

Assumptions & Dependencies

• Timely access to stakeholders, systems, repositories, and tooling (eg, policy library, LMS, phishing platform, service management/SIEM, PMO data).
• Availability of policy owners and project managers for reviews and attestations.

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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