Head of Cyber Security & Resilience

Hull Limited.; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Cyber Security & Resilience to lead strategic initiatives focused on cyber safety and compliance, addressing AI risks and managing incidents. The role demands excellent leadership skills to develop effective security policies, overseeing incident management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should be experienced in cyber security frameworks, have a knack for collaboration, and possess strong communication skills to guide senior leadership on cyber governance. Full-time role with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing cyber security strategies in a higher education environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage critical incidents and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber security strategy.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead responses to cyber incidents and support critical incident management.

Skills

Leadership in Cyber Security

Incident Management

Data Protection

Risk Assessment

Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

Job description

Head of Cyber Security & Resilience page is loaded## Head of Cyber Security & Resilienceremote type: Eligible for Agile Workinglocations: Venn Buildingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: January 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR101092Salary£59,966.00At the University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Hull workplace. This includes people from global minority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help colleagues to grow and progress in their future careers.We recognise that our people are our biggest asset. We hope you’ll be as excited as we are by what lies ahead. Let's continue our journey. With great on-site facilities and numerous awards in recognition of our achievements within the Professional Services World, we want to continue growing and nurturing our existing staff as we endeavour to take on our next challenges as a University.This job description is currently not available to view while we review and update content on Workday. If you need access to the current version, please submit a request to the People Services Team through the Support Portal. If you need to discuss the job description due to updates to the role or for recruitment purposes, please make this clear on your request and a member of the team will be in touch. Thank you for your patience during this updateThink cyber security isProve us*wrong!*We’re looking for someone who loves a challenge—and maybe a little chaos. As our **Head of Cyber Security and Resilience**, you’ll be the strategist, the fixer, and the calm in the storm. You’ll tackle AI risks, global compliance, and all the stuff that keeps us safe. You’ll lead the charge when incidents hit and make security something everyone actually cares about.If you’re sharp, fearless, and ready to shake things up, Hull’s waiting for you.Reporting to the University Secretary, Registrar & Chief Compliance Officer, you will be the University’s authority on cyber security and information governance. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security strategy, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will also lead the University’s arrangements for critical incident management and business continuity.**Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post:**Working with the USRCCO, the post-holder will be responsible for the cyber security framework, working closely with colleagues in Infrastructures Services who manage the day-to-day operations of the University’s technical controls within the SecOps and IT operations teams.The post holder will have responsibility for the development and implementation of a comprehensive cyber security and information governance strategy, tailored to the unique needs of a higher education environment with a large and complex network and data infrastructure. This includes establishing robust policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, managing the university’s risk register in relation to cyber security and information governance, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance.The role will work closely with the University’s Data Protection Officer and their team, providing advice and guidance on technical matters and areas of overlap. While not directly managing the operational teams within IT, this position will exert strong matrixed leadership, collaborating closely with the Cyber Security Operations team and other IT Operations Managers to ensure cohesive security practices, effective incident response planning and testing, and the management of third-party security risks. This requires building strong working relationships and fostering a culture of shared responsibility for cyber security across the institution.The post holder will take a lead role in developing and supporting the University’s arrangements for the management of critical incidents and business continuity. They will work closely with senior stakeholders across the institution providing advice and guidance on institutional processes and support on local arrangements. During incidents, taking a leadership role and be responsible for delivering the university’s response, ensuring timely and effective resolution of incidents, and the correct communication to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.Develop and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on recognised frameworks. Lead and deliver a comprehensive security awareness program.Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leadership and other stakeholders on all matters related to cyber security and information governance which may be highly technical and require careful explanation.Engage in professional networking and maintain relationships with external organisations, industry experts, and regulatory bodies to inform and enhance the university's security strategies.Pay band 9 - £59, 966 - £67, 468 per annum.This role is offered on a permanent basis and is full time (36.5 hours per week).Please upload a CV and cover letter via the Resume/Cover Letter section of the online application form.For an informal discussion about this role please contact Chris Ince, University Secretary and Registrar: [e-mail] note this vacancy closes at 00:01 on 23 January 2026.If you would like to be part of our future or have any queries, then please get in touch today - [e-mail]### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match