UKDSE Assistant Head, Cyber Security Exports

The cyber security sector which is dominated by small businesses, but with a small number of large prime companies - continue to grow at a rapid pace. As such, we need someone to lead on our strategy, engagement and trade promotion work for the sector. As the Assistant Head for Cyber Security Exports, you will: Work with colleagues in DBT to drive a strategic plan for cyber security exportsUse intelligence and open-source reporting to identify and develop plans for strategic export campaigns.Develop a virtual portfolio office for cyber security exports to manage these campaigns effectively, in partnership with regional and cross-government colleagues.Identify and promote best practice from across DBT to support cyber security exporters.Work with specialist country and capability advisors to develop a programme of activities at events, exhibitions and online that will: promote UK cyber security companies internationally, andraise the profile of DBTs support offer domestically.Work collaboratively across the team to ensure that senior officials (such as the Director UKDSE and UK Cyber Security Ambassador) are properly supported and deployed to support UK growth.Manage briefings for Ministers and Senior Officials on the cyber security sector, including responses to Parliamentary Questions and FOI requests, as well as other commissions from Private Offices, as required.Partner with other Government departments to ensure DBTs work supports HMGs cyber security strategyLead the implementation of DBTs commitments under the 2021 National Cyber Strategy (especially in relation to the Ecosystem and Global Leadership pillars), providing regular updates and reporting progress in a timely manner.Develop positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues in other Government departments, in pursuit of team, departmental and HMG objectives.Champion support to UK cyber security companies across the Department and Government. Support the growth of the UK cyber security sector through partnering with external organisations and companiesDevelop positive and collaborative relationships with the sectors trade associations and other key interlocutors, to ensure the support available meets the needs of the UK cyber security industry.Support senior officials with briefing and advice at external engagements, including the Ministerially-chaired Cyber Growth Partnership and deputising when required.