Cyber Security Advisor

Overview

In this role you will act as the DSPT subject matter expert, guiding health and care organisations through the annual DSPT cycle while contributing to broader cyber security services. You will manage complex inquiries, support platform development and testing, and deliver communications and engagement activities to uphold data security obligations. You will work with service owners and stakeholders to improve processes and service delivery, contributing to national cyber security objectives in the NHS. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role with a focus on policy translation, performance reporting, and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• Band 7 salary
• RRP 20% per annum
• Flexible working
• Office base in Leeds/Exeter
• Permanent contract
• Onboarding via ESR process

Responsibilities

• Act as DSPT subject matter expert and provide guidance to health and care organisations
• Manage and resolve complex enquiries and third-line support requests
• Support organisations throughout the annual DSPT submission cycle
• Contribute to DSPT platform development through requirements, testing and improvements
• Develop and deliver communications, guidance materials, webinars and stakeholder engagement
• Translate policy requirements into operational processes and guidance
• Produce reports and management information to support service delivery and decision-making
• Establish and maintain relationships with NHS organisations, care providers, suppliers and partners
• Collaborate with service owners and operational teams to plan and deliver national cyber security services
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, user experience and service effectiveness
• Support wider cyber security services including awareness, training, assurance and technical programmes

Key requirements

• Post-graduate degree in Cyber Security or relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of information protection and information systems confidentiality, integrity, availability
• Knowledge of IT security policies, standards and procedures
• Ability to protect data privacy during storage and communication
• Experience in managing complex enquiries and delivering cyber security services (desirable)

• Stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication and guidance delivery
• Customer service orientation
• DSPT platform knowledge and guidance
• Requirements gathering for platform development
• Testing and service improvement

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