Job Description

Cyber Transformation Lead

Security Clearance: SC – would accept BPSS with a view to obtaining SC clearance

A leading & enterprise environmental organisation that is government backed is hiring a Cyber Transformation Lead for a 12 month contract paying up to £650 PD Outside IR 35 to be based in Cheshire on a hybrid basis (2 days per week).

This is crucial transformation programme where the chose Cyber Transformation Lead will be aligned to strategic objectives, supporting the deputy CISO and have direct impact over the Cyber & Information Assurance function.

The chosen candidate will have demonstrable experience acting as an internal cyber advisor aligned with SL strategy and organisation objectives. With the ability to lead / coordinate the resolution of complex/high profile cyber issues & facilitate stakeholder engagement.

Core requirements:

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.

Support the establishment of cyber profession standards with HR/L&D.Timely access to SL stakeholders, systems, repositories, and tooling (e.g., policy library, LMS, phishing platform, service management/SIEM, PMO data).

Availability of policy owners and project managers for reviews and attestations.

SL will provide required clearances, facilities, and collaboration tools.

Core experience:

Experience within the public sector or local government would be preferred

SC cleared, or hold BPSS with scope to obtain SC Clearance.

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.

Support the establishment of cyber profession standards with HR/L&D.

Interview Process: Microsoft Teams – one stage competency based interview