Information & Cyber Policy Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared
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- England,South East,Berkshire,Reading
- Full Time, Contract
- £500 - £600 per day
Job Description:
Information & Cyber Policy Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared The Information & Cyber Policy Lead will provide senior ownership of information security and cyber policy across a highly secure defence programme. The role combines strategic policy leadership with hands-on development and assurance, acting as the authority for how security policy is defined, interpreted and applied across the programme.
Operating at a head-of-function level in practice, this role ensures policy frameworks are aligned to defence standards, programme risk appetite and real-world delivery constraints within classified environments.
Key Responsibilities * Own the end-to-end information and cyber security policy framework for the programme
* Set policy direction, standards and principles in line with defence security requirements
* Develop, maintain and review security policies, standards and supporting guidance
* Act as the senior point of authority for policy interpretation, waivers and exceptions
* Ensure policies are practical, implementable and aligned to operational realities
* Support assurance, audit and compliance activities across the programme
* Engage closely with cyber, engineering, assurance and programme leadership teams
* Drive continuous improvement of policy maturity, adoption and consistency
Required Experience & Capability * Extensive experience in information and cyber security policy management
* Background operating at policy lead / head-of / senior manager level on secure or regulated programmes
* Strong understanding of risk-based security governance and assurance
* Experience aligning policy with complex technical and operational environments
* Proven ability to translate policy intent into actionable, delivery-focused guidance
* Comfortable operating as a senior authority with executives, assurance bodies and delivery teams
Security & Working Environment * SC clearance required (minimum)
* Highly secure defence programme with classified assets and restricted environments
* Hybrid working: Reading site, 2-3 days per week on site (expensable)
Contract Summary * Contract role, inside IR35, £500 - £600 p/d
Operating at a head-of-function level in practice, this role ensures policy frameworks are aligned to defence standards, programme risk appetite and real-world delivery constraints within classified environments.
Key Responsibilities * Own the end-to-end information and cyber security policy framework for the programme
* Set policy direction, standards and principles in line with defence security requirements
* Develop, maintain and review security policies, standards and supporting guidance
* Act as the senior point of authority for policy interpretation, waivers and exceptions
* Ensure policies are practical, implementable and aligned to operational realities
* Support assurance, audit and compliance activities across the programme
* Engage closely with cyber, engineering, assurance and programme leadership teams
* Drive continuous improvement of policy maturity, adoption and consistency
Required Experience & Capability * Extensive experience in information and cyber security policy management
* Background operating at policy lead / head-of / senior manager level on secure or regulated programmes
* Strong understanding of risk-based security governance and assurance
* Experience aligning policy with complex technical and operational environments
* Proven ability to translate policy intent into actionable, delivery-focused guidance
* Comfortable operating as a senior authority with executives, assurance bodies and delivery teams
Security & Working Environment * SC clearance required (minimum)
* Highly secure defence programme with classified assets and restricted environments
* Hybrid working: Reading site, 2-3 days per week on site (expensable)
Contract Summary * Contract role, inside IR35, £500 - £600 p/d
Job number 3360401
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