Head of Information Rights and Security

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Who Speclialist Work With Head of Information Rights and Security will lead the following teams: Information Rights Primary location of the existing HE Information Rights is Manchester, consisting of: • Lead Information Rights Officer • Data Protection Officer • Freedom of Information Officer • Data Protection administrator • 2x part-time Freedom of Information administrators Information Security Primary location of the existing HE Information Rights team is Bristol, consisting of: • Cyber Security Team Manager • Engagement Lead • Cyber Security Lead • Lead Security Analyst • Security Projects Lead • Information Security Analyst x 9 • Incident Response Manager • Support Specialist x 2 What Specialists Work On 1. Lead Highways England to maintain compliance with relevant Information Rights & Security standards, legislation and monitor requirements. Including but not limited to FOI, DPA, NISD, PSN and as a provider of Critical National Infrastructure. 2. Provide and maintain sufficient management systems and lead resources to prevent, detect, respond to and mitigate threats to prevent loss of confidentiality, integrity or availability of information assets. 3. Responsible for the delivery of policies, processes and systems to manage the continuity of information services and the recovery of information systems, services in the event of crisis, disaster or other unforeseen circumstances Where the Work Takes Place Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Bedford, Guildford, travel to other locations may be necessary. Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements The Information Rights team is based mainly based in Manchester and the Information Security is mainly based in Bristol, travel will be mainly be required between these sites and Birmingham where the head office is. Travel to other locations may be necessary. Face to face and video calls will be required, travel may be required 2-3 days a week depending on base location. Work Location Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Bedford, Guildford, travel to other locations may be necessary. Security Clearance Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Lead the provision of information rights & information security management systems in accordance with accepted legislative or industry best practice requirements. Provide and maintain sufficient management systems and lead resources to prevent, detect, respond to and mitigate information security threats to prevent loss of confidentiality, integrity or availability of information assets. Responsible for the delivery of policies, processes and systems to manage the continuity of information services and the recovery of information systems Coordinate Highways England’s cyber security arrangements with the UK Government Security Services, including GCHQ and CPNI. Ensure compliance with the Network and Information Systems Directive. Provide technical support to the existing Information Technology Directorate working for the Chief Data Officer. Knowledge and experience of Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) requirement Training and awareness activities Ongoing management and review of Information Sharing agreements Automation of business processes Contributing to the delivery of technology solutions supporting major modernisation projects. Knowledge and experience of the Freedom of Information Act Knowledge and experience of the General Data Protection Act Represent Highways England with external stakeholders including safety and financial monitors, UK industry, European and other technical bodies to enhance the company’s interests. Nice to Haves No. of Specialists to Evaluate 10 Cultural Fit Criteria Lead the Information Rights and Security teams Work as a team with our organisation and other suppliers Be transparent and collaborative when making decisions Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes Take responsibility for their work Share knowledge and experience with other team members Challenge the status quo Be comfortable standing up for their discipline Keep ourselves and others safe, above all else Deliver with energy and pace, care about what we do, continuously improve and innovate, provide great service in everything we do Open, honest and professional, respect and value the contribution others make, do what we say, always do the right thing Work together effectively to achieve our goals, work efficiently and flexibly, listen to others and communicate clearly Take accountability, learn from failure and celebrate success, agree stretching goals and delivering them, maintain focus on our imperatives Assessment Method Interview Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers No questions have been answered yet Budget range £1200 day rate