Cyber Transformation Lead Job at Reading Full Time

Job Description:

• Cyber Transformation Lead
• £600 per day (Outside IR35)
• Location: Manchester Area (2 days per week in the office)
• Duration: 12-month contract
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance required (must be active)

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Cyber Transformation Lead to join the team to accelerate a strategic cybersecurity transformation programme.

As the Cyber Transformation Lead, you will be a strategic specialist, playing a key role in the development and implementation of cyber policies, standards, and security culture. You will be instrumental in driving long-term cyber improvements, overseeing portfolio alignment to strategy, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an internal cyber advisor aligned with organisational strategy, leading the resolution of complex, high-profile cyber issues.
• Develop, refresh, and embed enterprise cyber policies, standards, and procedures while robustly tracking adoption and compliance.
• Provide portfolio oversight and RAG reporting, proactively escalating and driving the remediation of strategic misalignments.
• Partner with HR and Learning & Development to establish cyber profession standards, skills matrices, and workforce pathways.
• Support enterprise assurance activities and contribute directly to senior-level incident readiness and simulation.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Active Security Clearance (SC) – must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years to meet eligibility criteria.
• Proven track record as a Cyber Transformation Lead or Senior Cyber Consultant within large-scale, highly regulated enterprise environments.
• Deep experience in cybersecurity governance, policy development, and compliance frameworks (including GDPR).
• Strong portfolio oversight capability with experience managing RAG reporting and driving strategic alignment across complex projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a demonstrable ability to brief, advise, and influence senior executive leadership.

£600.00 / day

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