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| Posted: | 27/10/26 | |
| Recruiter: | UK Research and Innovation | |
| Reference: | 3204070068 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | Network Security | |
| Salary: | Competitive | |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire | |
| Description: | Salary: £46,743. Band: UKRI Band E. Contract Type: Open Ended. Hours: Full-time (Compressed hours & flexible working patterns available). Location: Polaris House, Swindon OR Harwell Campus, Didcot - Hybrid working available. Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026. Step into the world where cutting-edge science meets robust information security. Protect the technology that powers groundbreaking discoveries and be part of the team that safeguards the future of Big Science. Here, you'll collaborate with leading engineers, researchers, and technologists to tackle the most pressing security challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Every day offers you the chance to defend vital data and systems, ensuring that the pursuit of scientific excellence continues securely and seamlessly. Discover the difference you can make when you bring your expertise in information security to an organisation at the forefront of global research - working alongside some of the brightest minds and most advanced facilities in the world. Security As a minimum, due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible for clearance in line with UK National vetting guidelines and willing to undertake the process.Please indicate eligibility in the written submission. Candidates not meeting this level of clearance will not be considered. The level of clearance required is security check. About the role The UKRI CIO Group plays a pivotal role in managing and optimising the organisations critical enterprise technical services that underpin and enable UKRI's business capabilities. Within the group a team of Information Security Professionals support the delivery of modern, secure, resilient and scalable services across a larger federated team of Digital, Data and Technology professionals to deliver impact across the organisation and the wider UK research and innovation system. This is a rare opportunity to be an enterprise lead for UKRI's information security governance, risk and assurance at the heart of UK research and innovation. The role is accountable for establishing and sustaining an effective enterprise security assurance framework, providing independent challenge and oversight, and giving the CIO, CISO and governance forums an evidence-based view of security risk and control effectiveness. Working across UKRI's federated environment, the postholder will drive a consistent, risk-based assurance approach while ensuring that responsibility for operating controls and managing local risks remains with service, risk and control owners. Your responsibilities:
The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Applicants will be able to demonstrate skills in line with the cyber security risk manager roles using the Government Security Profession career framework . Essential
How to evidence the criteria: You are encouraged to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in the cover letter to evidence your ability to meet the 'person specification' criteria in the job description. Cover letters should be no more than two sides of A4 (minimum font size 11). For examples of the STAR method, please visit: The STAR method National Careers Service '. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We know different organisations use different processes, so we wanted you to know what to expect from us. Stage 0 - Pre-application If you would like to find out more about the role we encourage prospective applicants to get in touch with us to discuss the opportunity. Stage 1 - Written Submission Candidates will need to submit a written application which consists of 2 parts:
Stage 2 - Interview Applicants who are successful at stage 1 will be invited to interview. The interview will generally be 1 hour in length. The interview will consist of competency-based questions. A presentation will be required. Stage 3 - Outcome The panel outcome is decided and the successful candidate will be offered verbally first, followed by a formal offer letter. Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below:
For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects . click apply for full job details | |