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Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer Salary: £180,000 - £200,000 Location: Cambridge, hybrid 40% - 60% office based Contract: Full time permanent Are you ready to lead enterprise security for a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation? As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you'll shape and safeguard the security strategy for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, ensuring our products, services, systems, and data remain protected in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the Role As CISO, you will ensure the security of our products, services, systems, and data. You'll establish and direct our global enterprise security strategy, lead the implementation and monitoring of security standards and policies, and provide expert guidance to the Executive Board and Security & Data Privacy Committee. You'll develop and lead Group Security, manage security projects and initiatives, and proactively monitor threats to keep our defences robust. You are expected to remain informed of emerging cyber security threats and advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, and to assess both the risks and opportunities these developments present for the security of our organisation. Key accountabilities include: Leading enterprise security and risk policy, aligning strategies with business priorities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Developing and delivering security awareness programmes and business continuity frameworks. Defining and leading projects to reduce risk and security exposure. Monitoring and reporting on emerging threats and progress to senior committees. Managing security-related vendor relationships and significant fraud/malpractice investigations. Driving technical innovation and ensuring responsible, secure adoption of new technologies. Building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.