Information Security Manager in Pontypridd

The University of South Wales is a vibrant and exciting place to work which offers a range of benefits including 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), flexible working, parental leave, childcare facilities, sport facilities and an excellent pension.

This is a business focused role with an understanding of latest technology trends and related threats. It requires the ambition and focus to drive through the transformation required by an evolving institution against a background of increasing competition and a rapidly evolving threat horizon in the Information Security, Data Protection and Records Management domains.

The role will act as the process owner of all assurance activities related to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of customer, business partner, employee and business information in compliance with the organisation's information security policies. The role is accountable for driving the IT security strategy and implementation forward whilst protecting the business from security threats and cyber-hacking. Operational compliance to all main standards and regulations is the responsibility of this position.

A key element of the role is working with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organisation and balancing risk with operational effectiveness. This is a senior role and will commonly involve directing a team often in a matrix environment and taking a seat on the IT senior management team. The scope of responsibility will encompass communications, applications and infrastructure, including the policies and procedures.

The candidate will be required to coordinate with our computing department to ensure a two-way relationship of knowledge.

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief.

If you're a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we'd be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you'll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public. We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.