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Current vacancies

We are currently seeking to appoint to the following roles:
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Vacancies through Hays Recruitment

Head of Cyber - Investigations Technical Lead

This is both an operational and ambassadorial role of national profile. You will help ensure that the ICO has the technical capacity and capability to promote good practice in cybersecurity and to support our incident and investigative responses to resolve cybersecurity breaches in a robust way, as well as ensuring we are aligned with partner organisations in this space such as the NCA Cyber Crime Unit, National Cyber Security Centre, NIS Competent Authorities and the Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport.

You will work with other ICO leaders to develop training, advice services and roles across our organisation to improve our technical expertise and awareness. Externally, you will work with stakeholders in the technology sector and act to encourage and support compliance by regulated organisations in the private and public sectors You will also lead the ICO’s input to the UK cybersecurity strategy to protect the UK against threats such as hacking, ransomware, and the disruption of services that threaten the safety of our critical national infrastructure.

To find out more about the role and apply, visit the Hays microsite by clicking here.

The closing date is 7 December 2020.

 

We are also looking for an Expert Member of the ICO Technology Advisory Panel. 

We are working with Hays Recruitment to fill these roles, and you can find the recruitment microsite by clicking here.

Technology vacancies

As well as the above vacancies, we are happy to hear from anyone who has skills and experience they believe could add value to the work of the technology department. Read on for further details about these vacancies.

The ICO is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and we welcome applications from all members of the community. We would particularly like to encourage applications from women and from people who are from a BAME background, who are currently under-represented at a senior level within our organisation.

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Benefits

We are proud to provide our people with a premium benefits package. We are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:

  • Flexible working hours, including flexi leave.
  • Civil Service Pension arrangements.
  • 25 days' paid holiday a year with options to buy, sell, and bank days.
  • Extra "privilege" days in addition to normal public holidays.
  • Compressed working hours options.
  • Excellent learning and development opportunities.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Colleague assistance scheme.
  • Access to many discounted products and services.
  • Welfare and family-friendly policies.
  • Staff medical scheme and eyesight testing.