Cyber Security Compliance Coordinator

NHS Supply Chain currently has an opportunity for a Cyber Security Compliance Coordinator to join our team during an exciting period of transformation, working to make it easier for the NHS to put patients first.

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Compliance Coordinator which will be a key role within NHS Supply Chain's Cyber Security Team, as part of the Data and Technology Directorate. In this first dedicated Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) role, you will manage a number of compliance projects, the delivery of which ensures NHS Supply Chain can provide assurance of its cyber security posture. The role will require engaging with a wide range of internal stakeholders, as well as outsourced IT partners. You will be required to conduct horizon scanning, to ensure NHS Supply Chain is well prepared to deal with any upcoming changes to relevant compliance frameworks such as the Data and Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).

Every day you will:

• Explore and develop a basic understanding of external GRC related developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organisation.
• Maintain a deep knowledge and understanding of the organisation's policies and procedures.
• Identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the policies and procedures and with relevant compliance frameworks, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement by finding out their needs, issues, and concerns; and by reacting to these needs, issues, and concerns, arranging meetings and events and drafting supporting materials to promote understanding and commitment.
• Collate and analyse data alongside delivering small and medium sized projects.
• Develop an understanding of cyber risk in our supply chain, supporting third party risk assessments.

We want to reward you for your passion, enthusiasm, and hard work so we offer much more than a competitive salary:

• Hybrid working opportunities, giving you the flexibility to work collaboratively in the office and remotely.
• Annual bonus schemes, long service, and VIP colleagues awards.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• In-house training, support, and access to external qualifications to maximise your potential.
• 1 day of paid well-being leave and free access to the 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous pension scheme (with us contributing 12% when you contribute 6%).
• Access to our Flexible Benefits Scheme, where you can choose from a variety of benefits such as Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, and additional pension contributions that suit you.
• 2 days of paid volunteering leave allowing you to give back to your community.
• Access to many discounts from the Blue Light Card to NHS Discounts.

NHS Supply Chain, who are we?

Our role is to support the NHS to save lives and improve health. We are a part of the NHS family, and our role is to source, deliver and supply healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.

We serve every NHS Trust and operate a national network of distribution centres, managing relationships with more than a thousand suppliers and delivering more than 8,000,000 orders each year to more than 17,000 locations. Doing all of this on behalf of the NHS gives NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

What skills will help you thrive in this role?

• Previous experience of working in a Project Management role, ideally within IT.
• Strong stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in managing projects with the ability to prioritise your workload with minimum supervision.
• Strong analytical skills, with previous experience of using Project Management tools such as Prince etc.
• A good understanding of security policies and compliance frameworks within this area.

Want to develop your career with the NHS Supply Chain? Then apply below or reach out for an informal discussion about the role in confidence by emailing us.

Our Inclusive Commitment

At NHS Supply Chain, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where difference is not only valued, but celebrated, giving everyone the opportunity to thrive in their career. Developing our people is key to our success, so if this role sounds like the right next step in your career but your experience doesn’t match perfectly with the job advert, we encourage you to still apply.

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