Head of Digital Assurance & Cyber Security

About the Digital & Data FunctionThe GLD Digital and Data FunctionThis is an exciting time for digital and data specialists as government harnesses digital technologies, skills, and tools to transform public services. There have never been more opportunities to work collectively and creatively as a profession to respond to the changing needs and expectations of millions of people and deliver services that are simple and easy to use. The digital and data profession comprises 25,000+ colleagues across government and is rapidly scaling up nationwide in line with our strategy. GLD's modern, insight-driven and innovative approach to data and technology provides outstanding experiences at the right cost, quality, and pace for the whole of GLD which, in turn, ensure staff and wider government clients receive a top-quality and cost-effective digital & technology service. In your capacity as Head of Digital Assurance & Cyber Security at GLD, you will join a team of Digital and Data professionals that has developed into a high performing team leading the delivery of digital services to the staff at GLD.The potential to shape our societys future is enormous, and our purpose is to ensure the profession is equipped and inspired to deliver real, meaningful change for users; to do the work of transformation that makes government work better for everyone. A message from Conall Bullock, Director of Digital & Technology at GLD..."Thank you for your interest in applying for the Head of Digital Assurance and Cyber Security role at the Government Legal Department." Our vision is a simpler, faster, and better Digital and Data function which can adapt and respond to changing needs of the Government Legal Department and Wider Government Legal Profession. The role of Head of Digital Assurance and Cyber Security will play a critical part in helping us to achieve this vision by ensuring that we keep a focus on ensuring what we do meets the highest government audit requirements and cyber security standards.Why should you work with us? As the digital function that supports one of the largest legal operations in the world, we want to provide our legal colleagues with simple, secure and easy to use digital and data services which are built around their needs and help to improve the work of government for the benefit of all.Our work is challenging, our user and stakeholder environment is complex, and the problems we solve are some of the most interesting that you will find anywhere in government.If you have the skills, leadership, and qualities we are looking for, wed love you to join us. The RoleReporting to the Director for Digital & Data, this role will support:Digital & Data Strategic vision and direction by helping to set strategy, tech trends, innovation, as well as identifying necessary compliance standards.Ensure quality service across the Digital and Data function ensuring the best cyber security, project, and program management policies and procedures are attained and maintained.Effective management of the function to meet deadlines and reporting to senior stakeholders and officials on all aspects of service audit, assurance and cyber security.Key responsibilities:1.Enabling and Informing Risk-Based Decisions: You can make and guide effective decisions on risk, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached. You can make decisions proportionate to the level of technical complexity and risk.2.Performance Metrics and KPIs: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service metrics to identify areas for improvement. Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and prioritize improvement initiatives.3.Strong understanding of cyber security: Expert knowledge of assurance frameworks including the CAF (Cyber Assurance Framework). Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing tight deadlines and senior stakeholder relationships within or around cyber security functions.4.Product Ownership for ITSM and Cyber Security tools: Lead the development and implementation of ITSM and Cyber Security audit tools, to enhance security, service delivery, provide assurance on standards compliance and improve user experience.5.Driving Digital Transformation: Lead and contribute to digital transformation initiatives, which maintain the current certifications such as ISO27001 and Cyber Assurance Framework compliance.