Head of Cyber and Information Security

Join us as a Head of Cyber and Information Security at Thirteen Group!

Role Overview:

Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Head of Cyber and Information Security to lead our information and cybersecurity strategy

The world of cybersecurity changes fast, so we’re looking for someone with in-depth knowledge to continuously ensure Thirteen’s assets are secure, compliant and resilient against evolving threats

This role is primarily based at our fantastic head office at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough, with the expectation that you'll spend at least one to two days a week in the office as a minimum. Flexibility is important, so there may be times when additional presence at the office is required to meet business and team needs

Thirteen Benefits:

• Salary – £74,769 per annum
• Annual leave – starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.
• Pension – up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer).
• Simply Health – save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services.
• T’dar – our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands.
• Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave.

Key Responsibilities:

• In this strategic role, you’ll lead on cyber defence to keep our customer and colleague data safe. You’ll ensure that we undertake regular internal audits to highlight vulnerabilities on our servers, platforms and end user compute devices and support teams to remediate
• Ensure we meet and maintain key regulations and standards like Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001:2022, with strong alignment to the NCSC’s Cyber Assurance Framework
• Lead on cyber threat intelligence using trusted sources to stay ahead of emerging threats and proactively put measures in place. If (or when) the time comes, you’ll manage and co-ordinate our cyber incident response working with our external partner
• Manage, support & evolve a team of two specialists in cyber security and the groups Data Protection Officer and wider DPO function
• Drive awareness and training initiatives to build a culture of security and compliance across Thirteen
• Support the delivery of DSAR and SAR compliance activities with the nominated DPO and ensure data protection obligations are met

About You:

• You’ll have senior leadership experience in cyber and information security, working within a complex organisation. We’d welcome applications from candidates outside of the social housing sector
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, threat intelligence and data protection legislation. It would be a bonus if you had CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• A fantastic people manager and a clear communicator. You’ll be able to explain security concepts to different audiences in a way they understand
• A track record of delivering innovative and proactive cybersecurity solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills are important, as you’ll be dealing with complex security issues
  
  

Why Thirteen Group?

We’re more than just a housing association – we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 34,000 properties.

- Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere.

- Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity.

- Be a part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions.

Interested?

For more details, please refer to the attached documents, including the candidate pack.

If you’d like to talk more about the role, please contact Hassan Bahrani, IT Director on Hassan.Bahrani@thirteengroup.co.uk for an informal discussion.

We’re not working with recruitment agency partners on this role

Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge?

Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community!

As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.