Lead Cyber Consultant in INSIDER & EMERGING THREATS in Leeds

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Full time Flexible Working Options

• Job share
• Flexible start and end time to each day
• Ability to adapt calendar as needed, this could be to fit in the school run, gym, or appointments
• A 50% in‑office attendance requirement can be spread across the month to accommodate diverse working patterns, such as the flexibility to purchase a weekly train ticket for certain weeks
• Working from abroad policy (subject to approval and policy within the team)

Opportunities in Leeds

We're excited to be growing our presence in Leeds, a city we've been connected to for nearly 200 years! Our modern, accessible office in the City Centre offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The majority of roles, including this one, are now available in Leeds, giving you the chance to build a meaningful career outside of London while contributing to our mission from a dynamic and growing location. You'll work collaboratively with London-based colleagues in a hybrid model, with regular opportunities to travel into the London office to meet and connect together in person.

The organisation

Sitting at the heart of the UK Financial Sector, the Bank of England has a broad and diverse remit. We settle over £750bn of sterling transactions per day in our Real Time Gross Settlement service; regulate around 1,500 banks, building societies and insurers; set policy and interest rates which drive the UK economy; and guard over 400,000 bars of gold in our basement.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced M365 Security Consultant to act as a subject matter expert for Microsoft Purview across the Bank as we mature our capabilities in this space. The role will focus on advising, designing and supporting the use of Purview and its component capabilities. The role holder will work with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted security adviser to stakeholders across Technology, Cyber and the wider Bank. They will help translate policy, regulatory and risk requirements into effective M365 and Purview configurations and support the ongoing maturity of the Bank's M365 security controls.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a technical and advisory lead for Microsoft Purview Compliance across the organisation, including supporting security, compliance and governance use cases.
• Designing, configuring and advising on Purview capabilities such as:

• Audit and compliance logging
• Communication Compliance
• Information Protection and sensitivity labelling
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Role Requirements

Minimum Criteria

• Strong hands‑on experience working with Microsoft Purview Compliance in a complex enterprise environment, including configuration and support of Purview features such as DLP, Communications Compliance and Information Protection.
• In‑depth understanding of M365 security, compliance and information protection concepts.
• Ability to analyse security and information risk and provide clear, pragmatic advice to stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a large organisation.

Essential Criteria

• Active interest in new technical concepts and/or technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant certifications such as: MS Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200; SC-300; SC-400) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Good judgement skills and experience advising up to, and including, 'C' suite staff.
• Advanced qualifications in Cyber Security, Technology, Computer Science.

Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed. For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders. Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application.

Salary and Benefits Information

We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro‑rated basis as appropriate. Leeds salary £72,320 - £81,360.

Currently a non‑contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time.

A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.

An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.

26 days' annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.

Private medical insurance and income protection.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice.

The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.