Information and Cyber Security Manager

At CQC our colleagues are all working towards our core purpose and are motivated by the knowledge that what we do makes a difference to so many people. CQC helps ensure the people in our communities receive safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and we work with service providers to achieve this.
Technology is key to the delivery of CQC’s core purpose. Our Technology team does what matters most by providing high quality, customer centric technology solutions and services to CQC colleagues, providers and the public through the use of modern, agile, and innovative technology.
Technology makes a difference; it speeds processes up, enables more efficient communication and ways of working, enables colleagues to make decisions which translate into better regulation of services. By taking your next career step with us you will become part of a team that designs, builds and maintains the organisations digital infrastructure all while giving you the opportunity to build an enviable career in an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion, learning and development and supports colleagues to be the best they can be.
We are looking for people who are caring, demonstrate integrity and work well as part of a team to join with us and share in our Technology journey. If you would like to help us make a positive impact to health and social care within England, then read on., This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Information and Cyber Security Manager to join our developing Technology Team.
As the Information and Cyber Security Manager you will provides strategic direction for information and cyber security, developing and implementing the security programme to ensure the commission mitigates risks, has the necessary capabilities to prevent, detect and minimise the impact of security threats and meet its legislative requirements in line with organisational objectives.
You will utilise your broad working knowledge of the field, and as a subject matter expert, provide expert advice to the cyber and senior leadership team, whilst also acting as a CQC representative in managing key external relationships including the Department of Health and other government bodies
We’re offering a unique and highly rewarding opportunity to enhance your experience and professional portfolio in a leading regulatory body, where your knowledge and dedication will ultimately help to improve the health outcomes of millions of people across the UK., We are looking for someone with proven experience of developing security frameworks with a business focus, as well as supporting change processes and implementing solutions who can hit the ground running.
As an ideal candidate for this role, you will;
+ Understand common security standards, frameworks and regulations relating to the health industry environment
+ Manage the development, agreement and implementation of the cyber security and resilience programme in line with risk appetite
+ Further develop Continuous Cyber Assurance to provide real time visibility into security and compliance performance
+ Advise and make recommendations on effective cyber security practices to ensure the security of network and information systems when building new digital services.
+ Foster a security conscious and aware culture and ensure colleagues have the appropriate knowledge and skills to carry out their organisational roles securely.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us and we recognise the importance of a meaningful work-life balance and will support you to find that harmony. We can support you through our benefits scheme which includes;
+ 27 days’ annual leave, rising with service to 32.5 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays
+ NHS pension scheme, with around a 14% employer contribution
+ Free employee assistance service 24 hours a day
+ Discounts to supermarkets, high street stores, electronics, and fleet cars
+ Discounted gym vouchers
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Internal reward scheme where you could earn yourself a voucher or two!
+ Equipment for homeworking
We want to make working for CQC a great experience for everyone, and to role model a diverse and representative culture. To support an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole self to work, we support a variety of staff networks, including the Race Equality Network, LGBT+ Equality Network, Carers Equality Network, Disability Equality Network and Gender Equality network.
We want to support you to succeed and be your very best with opportunities for training and development; along with the support of experienced managers and mentors.