As a Cyber Security Risk Assessor within the CySAAS team, you will lead a team providing timely, impartial and consistent assurance, assessment and advisory services across Defence.

Senior personnel will rely on your expertise to ensure they have an accurate understanding of through-life cyber security risks, so they can make informed business decisions. You will work with projects that involve complex technical and security challenges, which may include highly sensitive networks, cryptography and next-generation military vehicles and weapons systems.

Along the way, you will strengthen links with other cyber security bodies and business functions - from business delivery partners who provide project-based assurance activities, to industry trade bodies and organisations which deliver Information Technology (IT).

As an experienced cyber security leader, you will bring to the role a proven ability to communicate at all levels of a diverse organisation. As thought leadership will be a key aspect of the role, you will need to demonstrate a talent for solving complex problems through innovation. You will have the ability to advise on complex risk balance decisions; to explain cyber security policy, governance and technology to non-experts; and to lead a diverse team of skilled cyber security professionals. With you on board, we will develop a culture across UK Defence which values and protects data.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Provision of timely, impartial and consistent assurance, assessment and advisory services across Defence, to ensure that senior leaders have an accurate understanding of through-life cyber risks and can make informed business decisions.
Leadership of cyber security assessment personnel. This may include management of Assessors to ensure:
Strategic direction for MOD cyber security assurance is on track.
Functional mentoring and professional training and development are achieved.
Assurance related management information is accurate and up to date.
Workloads are balanced efficiently.
Ensuring assurance activities are completed in accordance with Government policy, including escalating risks, explained in business terms, to aid the Senior Leader’s decision-making process.
Strengthening links with internal and external stakeholders in other cyber security bodies and business functions across Defence, including Defence Intelligence, Defensive Cyber Operations, Principal Security Advisors, industry trade bodies and liaising with other Government Authorities as appropriate; building relationships through encouraging CySAAS attendance at appropriate events.
Work to develop a pan-Defence culture which values and protects data appropriately. Lead transformation programmes, within your area of responsibility.
Taking appropriate action as required in response to issues/events e.g., tiger teaming, deep dives.

Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. As a consequence of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.

Remote working within this role is something that can be discussed at interview stages or with your future line manager if you are found successful.

Security Operations Manager

Location: Dublin

Salary: €55,000 - €60,000

As a Security Operations Manager with Sodexo, you will be a proactive leader ensuring the safety of people and assets across the large manufacturing site of our client in Dublin.

Your expertise will shape the security strategy, managing both operational and decommissioned areas. You will drive a team of over 20 security personnel, ensuring that they are trained to meet high compliance standards, including Irish law and global protocols like CTPAT and ISO 45001.

This is an exciting role where your leadership ensures the safety and smooth operation of our client's facilities.

You'll be at the forefront of introducing innovative security solutions, improving operational efficiency, and contributing to a safe and secure environment that exceeds client expectations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop a team of over 20 security staff, ensuring high performance and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensure full compliance with Irish regulations and CTPAT requirements.
• Oversee daily security operations, ensuring 24/7 coverage for perimeter and internal patrolling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security operations with strategic goals.
• Proactively manage risks, security incidents, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead training programs to ensure all staff and subcontractors meet compliance standards.
• Manage security innovation, introducing technologies to enhance system performance.

What you bring:

• Significant experience in security management, ideally in a manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site security teams and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of Irish security regulations, CTPAT standards, and ISO 45001.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PSA license required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, innovate, and drive continuous improvement in security operations.

What we offer: At Sodexo, working is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll join a team where your skills will help improve lives while you thrive in your own way. We offer a flexible and dynamic work environment, competitive compensation, and countless opportunities for growth.

Are you ready to take your PR skills to the next level? We're working with a respected boutique agency dedicated to strategic communications for the legal sector.

For over 20 years, this tight-knit team has provided litigation PR, crisis management and day-to-day counsel to high-profile clients. Now, they need someone to manage campaigns end-to-end for their roster of leading law firms and legal professionals.

In this role, you'll hit the ground running developing and executing PR programs to elevate client profiles across media platforms. With excellent written and verbal skills, you'll secure commentary in target outlets, build relationships with journalists and support new biz efforts.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Create and implement PR strategies to boost client visibility in print, broadcast and online
- Foster strong connections with clients and media through regular communication
- Track coverage and report campaign ROI to clients
- Identify creative content ideas for the website and use social media for engagement
- Research prospects and assist with pitch preparations to win new accounts

Here are the skills you'll need:

- 2+ years experience in legal or professional services PR
- Superb written and verbal communication abilities
- A strong news sense and drive to land coverage
- Multitasking and grace under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Solid IT and social media skills

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Competitive pay
- Flexible full-time hours
- Supportive environment to develop your expertise
- Potential to work on exciting litigation PR and crisis projects

If you're a driven PR pro looking for your next challenge, this legal agency role is for you. Apply today!

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business. PSD sets security strategy, provides expert advice, and delivers an operational service.

The Role

The Head of Security Operational Resilience is responsible for the development of Parliament's operational security and operational fire protection capabilities by ensuring that recruitment and training is delivered which meets current and anticipated operational requirements; and by overseeing implementation of the Target Operating Model for Physical Security (TOM) in Security Operations.

Working closely with the Head of Physical Security Strategy, the Head of Security and Fire Operations and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the TOM in the Security Operations team. You will lead on the implementation of operational change as some of the roles and responsibilities previously held by the MPS transition to the PSD Security Operations team.

You will lead on the implementation of operational change as some of the roles and responsibilities previously held by the MPS transition to the PSD Security Operations team. Working with PSDs Strategy and Portfolio team you will also be responsible for ensuring that the Security Operations team are change-ready to operate and realise the security benefits of Parliament's investment in new technical and physical security capabilities.​

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Develop the Security Operations Learning and Development team during a time of significant growth, ensuring operational requirements are met, while building a culture of continuous learning and development across Security Operations in an inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Lead and develop the Security Operations Centre and Security Hub function to ensure continued excellence of operational planning, contingency planning, and preparedness, in effective collaboration with SIRAS.
• Work with accommodation, estates and other parliamentary teams to ensure PSD Operations requirements are understood and factored into business plans.
• Provide resilience for the Head of Security and Fire Operations during periods of absence and hold devolved responsibility for departmental budget spend.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

Criterion 1 - Ability to apply security expertise to deliver strategic change

• Experience of developing and embedding strategic initiatives in physical and operational security to mitigate identified threats.
• Extensive track record of initiating protective security outcomes in a complex operating environment.
• Ability to establish authority and credibility amongst stakeholders at all levels to both drive and implement change.

Criterion 2 - Leadership and People Management

• Ability to lead, manage, develop, and motivate teams to deliver high quality outcomes and sustainable change, while promoting an inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Ability to lead across organisational boundaries, securing co-operation and buy-in without formal management levers.

Criterion 3 - Engagement and Communications

• Engages effectively at all levels, able to adapt approach to persuade, influence and challenge, building relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
• Ability to brief concisely with a tailored approach to meet specific stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to draft clear and accurate papers and proposals. Can explain complex technical issues to a lay audience.

Criterion 4 - Planning and Contingency

• Experience of overseeing planning of large-scale events with the ability to identify risks, issues and problems, and use information from a range of sources including data analysis to identify creative solutions and improvements.
• Takes a logical and systematic approach to problem solving, ensuring necessary contingencies are considered and developed.

Criterion 5 - Risk Management

• Experience of evaluating threats and vulnerabilities and implementing mitigations in a complex risk environment.

Next Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with no more than 1000 words.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that as part of this selection process, you may be asked to complete a test or presentation. Further details will be provided in due course.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, or for an informal chat, please contact Sophie Nicolaou,

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UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business. PSD sets security strategy provides expert advice and delivers an operational service.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter with extensive experience in security and a strong track record of leading service delivery in a complex operating environment. You will work closely with the Head of Security Operational Resilience to provide assurance to the Deputy Director - Security and Fire Operations and the Director of Security for Parliament regarding the integrity of the operational security protocols and controls designed to maintain the security of the parliamentary estate.

The Head of Security and Fire Operations oversees the day-to-day operational management of the parliamentary uniformed security workforce, working closely with partners and stakeholders across Parliament and externally, including the National Protective Security Agency (NPSA) and Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). You will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the security guarding and fire protection operations on the Parliamentary Estate. You will also be the operational point of contact with the MPS and London Fire Brigade, ensuring that appropriate operational security is in place to mitigate threat, in line with Parliament's risk appetite.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of PSD Operations and Fire Protection Team.
• Deputise for the Deputy Director Security and Fire Operations on all operational security and fire protection related issues; and provide support in reporting to Boards and committees by drafting and presenting papers as required.
• Advise the Head of Security Operational Resilience on the training needs and resource requirements of security and fire officer functional roles, providing ongoing feedback based on incident debriefs and investigation as part of a cycle of continuous improvement.
• Represent PSD Operations at key stakeholder meetings including the Speaker's Conference.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

Criterion 1 - Ability to apply security expertise to deliver an excellent operation

• Experience of leading a large and complex security operation.
• Proven track record of service improvement - ability to identify and analyse capability gaps, formulating and implementing suitable interventions to increase performance and assurance.

Criterion 2 - Leadership and People Management

• Ability to lead, manage, develop, and motivate teams to deliver high quality outcomes and sustainable change, while promoting an inclusive and diverse working environment.
• Ability to lead across organisational boundaries, securing co-operation and buy-in without formal management levers.

Criterion 3 - Engagement and Communications

• Ability to establish authority and credibility quickly with stakeholders and develop relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
• Engages effectively at all levels, able to adapt approach to persuade, influence and challenge.
• Ability to brief concisely with a tailored approach to meet specific stakeholder requirements.

Criterion 4 - Problem Solving

• Able to identify risk, issues, and problems, and use information from a range of sources including data analysis to identify creative solutions and improvements.
• Takes a logical and systematic approach to problem solving, with the confidence to be robust under challenge, whilst remaining open to alternative points of view.

Criterion 5 - Risk Management

• Experience of evaluating threats and vulnerabilities and implementing mitigations in a complex risk environment.

Next Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 1000-word limit.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that as part of this selection process, you may be asked to complete a test or presentation. Further information will be provided in due course.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, or for an informal chat, please contact Sophie Nicolaou

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Are you ready to take your PR skills to the next level? We're working with a respected boutique agency dedicated to strategic communications for the legal sector.

For over 20 years, this tight-knit team has provided litigation PR, crisis management and day-to-day counsel to high-profile clients. Now, they need someone to manage campaigns end-to-end for their roster of leading law firms and legal professionals.

In this role, you'll hit the ground running developing and executing PR programs to elevate client profiles across media platforms. With excellent written and verbal skills, you'll secure commentary in target outlets, build relationships with journalists and support new biz efforts.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Create and implement PR strategies to boost client visibility in print, broadcast and online
- Foster strong connections with clients and media through regular communication
- Track coverage and report campaign ROI to clients
- Identify creative content ideas for the website and use social media for engagement
- Research prospects and assist with pitch preparations to win new accounts

Here are the skills you'll need:

- 2+ years experience in legal or professional services PR
- Superb written and verbal communication abilities
- A strong news sense and drive to land coverage
- Multitasking and grace under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Solid IT and social media skills

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Competitive pay
- Flexible full-time hours
- Supportive environment to develop your expertise
- Potential to work on exciting litigation PR and crisis projects

If you're a driven PR pro looking for your next challenge, this legal agency role is for you. Apply today!

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Sales Business Development Manager (BDM) role within the Fire and Security industry in the Liverpool and North West region. Exciting new opportunity!

First off, it's fantastic that you're looking for a role that combines both sales and using your technical skills. Here are a few points to consider based on your requirements and the role description:

• Requirements:

• Designing Fire and Security Systems: If you have experience designing these systems-whether it's fire alarms, CCTV, access control, or intruder alarms
• Sales Expertise: As a BDM, you'll need to be adept at selling these systems. Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions, and closing deals are all part of the game, so sales, surveying or sales manager skills... so can do fire & security system sales
• Location: You'll be based in the Liverpool/Chester area, which means you'll be serving clients in Cheshire, Merseyside, and the surrounding regions, and live commutable.

• Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: £45-50k is appealing.
• Plus, the enthusiastic commission structure adds an extra incentive.
• Stability: It's great to hear that this position offers stability and isn't overly corporate. Sometimes a steady ship is exactly what we need to promote!
• Team Environment: Working with a lovely team can make all the difference. Collaborative colleagues and supportive leads can enhance job satisfaction.

• Role Overview:

• As a Fire & Security salesperson or BDM, you'll be responsible for promoting and selling these critical systems.
• Your territory will cover Liverpool, the North West, Cheshire, and Merseyside. That's quite a wide reach, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to engage with potential clients.
• Remember, your technical background will be a significant asset. Being able to discuss system design, survey sites, and provide accurate quotes

If you've sold fire or security systems in the North West, it's definitely worth exploring!

Feel free to apply or give them a call. Best of luck with your job search, and may your future leads be as secure as the systems you'll be selling! ????

UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business.

PSD sets security strategy, provides expert advice and delivers an operational service.

The Role

The Head of Security Culture and Communications is a new role in the PSD Personnel Security team. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Personnel Security, the post holder will be instrumental in both shaping Parliament's desired security culture with the senior leadership of both Houses and will design and deliver the engagement and communications strategy to support its realisation in collaboration with the House of Commons and House of Lords corporate communications teams.

You will act as PSD's key security communications and engagement advisor. This role will be of key importance as PSD engages with the new Parliament and the MPs and staffers who are new to Westminster.

You will take over management of the existing communications and engagement team in PSD, who also focus on the communications and engagement of the PSD workforce, and integrate two new members of the team who previously delivered cyber security communications for the Parliamentary Digital Service.

You will use your expertise in security communications to work closely with members of the PSD Senior Leadership team and the Central Communications teams of both Houses, ensuring that effective communication is delivered professionally, accurately and on time using the range of communication channels available, including digital, film, print and events.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Work with the PSD Leadership team, the Commons Executive Board, Lords Management Board and Commissions to assess Parliament's current security culture(s) and establish the desired security culture(s).
• Develop a security communications and engagement strategy and other appropriate interventions to support realisation of the desired security culture(s), and work with colleagues and Member bodies across both Houses to effect interventions in support of this.
• Lead wider security communications activity, ensuring that the different cohorts of the parliamentary community.
• Advise PSD senior managers on effective internal communication strategies.
• Build and lead an integrated security communications and engagement team, developing staff to reach their potential and establishing an inclusive, positive and effective team culture.

Skills and Experience

Criterion 1 - Strategic Security Communications and Culture

You have overseen the design and delivery of effective security communications strategies at an organisational level to support a healthy security culture by using your extensive specialist knowledge. You are able to champion and deliver best practice in a wide range of communications channels.

Criterion 2 - People Management and Inclusive Leadership

You have the ability to lead a team, developing your colleagues and building a team culture rooted in the House of Commons values: courageous, trusted, inclusive and collaborative. You are able to create an inclusive working culture where challenge and diversity of thought are valued.

Criterion 3 - Communication Skills

You have excellent written and verbal communications skills and experience of developing engaging security-related content which translates complex concepts into digestible information tailored to a range of audiences.

You have demonstrable successful experience of using multiple channels of communication to achieve security outcomes.

Criterion 4 - Relationship Building and Stakeholder Management

You demonstrate excellent stakeholder management by using your relationship-building skills and ability to influence and persuade colleagues at all levels. You are able to work as part of a senior leadership team to negotiate a shared approach and lead change.

Criterion 5 - Planning and Delivery

You are able to create and deliver a structured strategic communications plan, ensuring effective co-ordination with stakeholders within PSD, Corporate Communications and across the stakeholder community, managing competing priorities effectives and flexing to take advantages of opportunities and events.

Criterion 6 - Analytical Skills

You have strong analytical skills which you have used to evaluate the impact of cultural and communications interventions, adjusting in response to achieve continuous improvement.

Next Steps and Additional Information

Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1 - 4 in the Job Description.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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House of Commons

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for physical and personnel security across both Houses of Parliament and provides support to Members and staff when away from the Estate. Its purpose is to keep Parliament safe and open for business.

The Role

This role reports to the Head of Security Operational Resilience and will have a portfolio of responsibilities in the Security Resilience strand including oversight of the Duties Team and workforce management, accommodation, uniform and equipment, as well as advising on the operational security aspects of construction and technical projects across the Estate.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Ensuring the team responds to requests from the Security Hub and Operational Delivery.
• Anticipating lead times and ensuring accurate reporting and processing of complement data and employee changes.
• Capturing and directing feedback appropriately from staff inside and outside PSD.
• Coordinating to ensure all operational staff have the necessary tools to perform their jobs effectively and safely.
• Providing leadership and managing risks associated with day-to-day activities, being the first point of escalation for the Duty Security Manager.

Shift Work

This role will involve covering early and late shifts on a rostered basis and some weekend working. The exact times of attendance will be agreed with line management.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Ability to lead diverse teams by setting realistic objectives, driving performance, and upholding equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Ability to coordinate a large, multi-skilled operational workforce in a 24/7 environment, proficiently using time and labour scheduling systems.
• Managing a portfolio of continuous improvement projects, leading change in an operational context, and procuring specialist equipment.
• Cultivating collaborative relationships with stakeholders, providing accurate advice on operational requirements, and explaining complex matters to non-technical audiences.
• Identifying threats and vulnerabilities, implementing mitigations, and making fast, justified decisions considering risk, stakeholder expectations, and organizational goals.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and a personal statement up to 1000 words addressing the key criteria, found in the job specification.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances. Additionally, please note the salary range includes allowances which may be time limited. See Job Description for more information.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you ready to take your PR skills to the next level? We're working with a respected boutique agency dedicated to strategic communications for the legal sector.

For over 20 years, this tight-knit team has provided litigation PR, crisis management and day-to-day counsel to high-profile clients. Now, they need someone to manage campaigns end-to-end for their roster of leading law firms and legal professionals.

In this role, you'll hit the ground running developing and executing PR programs to elevate client profiles across media platforms. With excellent written and verbal skills, you'll secure commentary in target outlets, build relationships with journalists and support new biz efforts.

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Create and implement PR strategies to boost client visibility in print, broadcast and online
- Foster strong connections with clients and media through regular communication
- Track coverage and report campaign ROI to clients
- Identify creative content ideas for the website and use social media for engagement
- Research prospects and assist with pitch preparations to win new accounts

Here are the skills you'll need:

- 2+ years experience in legal or professional services PR
- Superb written and verbal communication abilities
- A strong news sense and drive to land coverage
- Multitasking and grace under pressure
- Collaborative team player
- Solid IT and social media skills

Here are the benefits of this job:

- Competitive pay
- Flexible full-time hours
- Supportive environment to develop your expertise
- Potential to work on exciting litigation PR and crisis projects

If you're a driven PR pro looking for your next challenge, this legal agency role is for you. Apply today!

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

The Opportunity

Our work couldn't be more important and is of enormous significance to the security of our nation's democracy. It is work that enables the UK Parliament to run smoothly, function efficiently and operate transparently, and when you join us in this exciting and unique position, you'll be ready to hit the ground running as you learn new skills, develop your expertise and increase your knowledge. This is a role you can make your own, and through which you'll be able to build an exciting career with an ambitious and innovative team.

Working with the Head of Information Security Risk, it'll be your job to keep information security policies and procedures under review, and ensure new and evolving solutions have the appropriate information security accreditation. But your vital work won't stop there. Among your other tasks we'll also expect you to:

• work across Parliament to ensure assurance activities are incorporated into the programme delivery schedules
• act as a project lead for Information Security in providing advice to the business on information security matters and assurance processes
• identify, record and manage information security risks across Parliament, liaising with relevant stakeholders and escalating any issues
• manage the outcome of the accreditation by maintaining a record of any risks, and ensure any remediation actions are performed quickly and efficiently
• support the development and maintenance of assurance policies and procedures, and ensure these are aligned with other information compliance requirements
• develop, implement and evaluate opportunities to increase staff awareness of information assurance processes

What You Need

You need to be ambitious, creative and willing to learn. Although this role would be ideal for someone who wants to build their career, we'll expect you to have some skills already in place. So if you possess experience of taking a lead role in information security with a large organisation, and addressing complex challenges and managing any associated risks, then we want to hear from you. You should also have:

• experience of applying sound professional judgment in making decisions based on analysing relevant facts from complex data
• the ability to build excellent working relationships with people, and the skills to influence and persuade a wide range of stakeholders
• the ability to engage positively in discussions while taking account of other peoples' views, and the confidence to challenge and negotiate when you have to
• superb communication skills including the ability to explain complex issues to stakeholders in a way that is understandable and meaningful
• the ability to convey important messages and key decisions accurately, and ensure they are understood and acted upon
• highly effective organisational skills with the ability to identify and adapt to changing priorities
• the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and deliver to agreed targets
• the skills to compile and deliver briefings and targeted guidance to different audiences
• experience of working in a team and the ability to supervise, motivate and lead people to high professional standards while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion
• the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK

About The Team

You'll be joining a small, growing team that is committed to improving information security, mitigating a wide range of risks and maintaining security standards of the highest quality. It's pro-active and flexible, and dedicated to building a brand-new culture that will make a real difference to the way our organisation functions. You will play a key part in shaping the team and our service offering. Working alongside a wide variety of stakeholders as it builds information security across Parliament, this is an innovative team with a broad outlook and ambitious strategy. We're dedicated to building our Workplace Equality Network, and with a major focus on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all PDS's teams are committed to making Parliament a great place for everyone to work.

About Us

UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.

Our Package

Please refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:

• up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
• great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
• on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
• flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies

How To Apply

Please make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload a CV and show how you meet criterions 1, 2, and 3. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from your CV.

Apply By:

Interviews: TBC

Format: Presentation + Panel Interview (Remote)

Our Culture

For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.

We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.

Our mission is to support a thriving parliamentary democracy - this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely. The balance of location varies according to the requirements of each job role, including some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. The usual working arrangements for teams in the Digital Service are set out in team hybrid working plans and are by agreement with the managers and leaders of those teams. All teams are required to attend the estate for part of the time to meet business requirements and for team communication, learning and training. Please refer to the hybrid working plan contained in the candidate pack for more information