Cambridge University Press & Assessment

About the Company

We are a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and part of the University of Cambridge.

We’re driven by a simple mission – to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

Our team is one connected, global community, pursuing potential and moving forward, together. We will keep exploring, collaborating, and innovating to find bold new ways to spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding.

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Company Name

Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Job Title

Chief Information Security Officer - 6653

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Information Security Officer Role Summary: Lead the global enterprise security strategy for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, safeguarding the organization’s products, services, systems, and data. Drive security policy development, oversight of standards and compliance, and coordinate security initiatives across the organization. Expectations: - Establish and execute a comprehensive security strategy aligned with business priorities. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging threats, especially AI‑related risks, and evaluate their impact. - Ensure continuous compliance with regulatory and industry standards. Key Responsibilities: - Own enterprise security and risk policy, aligning with business objectives and regulatory frameworks. - Oversee security awareness programs and business continuity planning. - Lead risk reduction projects to lower security exposure. - Monitor and report emerging threats, progress, and incidents to senior committees. - Manage security‑related vendor relationships and conduct significant fraud/misconduct investigations. - Champion technical innovation, ensuring secure adoption of new technologies. - Build, mentor, and manage a high‑performing security team, fostering collaboration and inclusion. Required Skills: - Deep expertise in identifying & mitigating IT and data threats, with current technology knowledge. - Experience in regulated environments (education, finance, healthcare, etc.) and familiarity with compliance, data protection, and risk management. - Proven leadership and management capabilities, with a track record of inspiring diverse teams. - Strategic thinker with commercial awareness, ensuring security initiatives support business goals. - Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to explain complex security concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability in risk‑management contexts. - Innovative mindset for anticipating emerging threats and trends. - Collaborative working style and resilience under pressure. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA strongly preferred.

Cambridge, United kingdom

On site

Senior

20-11-2025