Head of Information Security

Department: IT Services
Salary: £75,075 + per annum plus Market Supplement
Reference: 2203
Location: Department W, 81 Mile End Road
Date posted: 20 May 2024
Closing date: 2 June 2024

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary Head of Information Security (HoIS) to lead and elevate their cybersecurity posture. This pivotal role involves working closely with senior leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy. You will be responsible for managing the continual development of security tools, processes, and controls, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, and safeguarding systems from an array of cyber threats.

About You

We invite candidates who boast a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant field, coupled with a rich tapestry of experience that spans at least 15 years in IT and business/industry, including significant leadership responsibilities.

About the Department

The Information Technology Services (ITS) department is an integral part of our Professional Services Division, working tirelessly to support the success of our diverse community of users. At the core of ITS lies a strategic, robust, and transparent Information Security Function dedicated to safeguarding their information and technological assets.

IT Services have set up a Women in Technology network to encourage collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for women in the Directorate. Recognising the underrepresentation of women in IT Services, the Network aims to promote the growth and advancement of women in our technology workforce.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

A temporary market supplement is attached to this post, which is a separate payment in addition to the normal salary. A review of market conditions will be carried out periodically to establish if the market supplement should continue.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

itecopeople are the Recruitment Agency who are supporting Queen Mary University of London in this recruitment process. If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, leading the Information Security Function to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria to Simon Dunscombe at [email protected]

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