Security Data, Analytics, & Reporting Manager - 6844 in Cambridge

The role holder is required to act as the foundational pillar for data driven security decision making, ensuring all security related data is managed as a single source of truth.

• Act as the central owner for all Central Security Team IELTS (CSTI) security‑related reporting.
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Collect, handle and curate a wide range of security data from various sources as well as location‑specific records, to consolidate into a unified repository.
• Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks and insights related to IELTS security.
• Take responsibility for the development and implementation of interactive dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI.
• Design, produce and distribute regular and ad‑hoc reports on security metrics, threats and performance.
• Work closely with senior leaders, CSTI Security leads, Group Security, Operations, Assessment and Validation teams, and cross‑functional partners to gather requirements and provide data‑driven insights.
• Streamline reporting processes, improve efficiency and enable advanced analytics capabilities.

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40‑60% of their time collaborating and connecting face‑to‑face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements if you require adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition.

Proven track record in data management, analytics and reporting, ideally in a security compliance or risk management context.

• Self‑motivated and able to achieve deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication (written/oral) with colleagues at all levels, including senior stakeholders.
• Ability to use initiative and adapt to changing situations through creative and original thinking.
• Proven application of visualisation and presentation of data to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience producing detailed, data‑driven reports, and presentations for senior audiences.
• Ability to balance a demanding workload and prioritise to meet deadlines.

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion, ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, disclose a disability or a long‑term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long‑term health condition.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world‑class, flexible rewards package, featuring family‑friendly and planet‑friendly benefits including: 24 days annual leave plus South Africa public holidays.