Chairclosed

Deadline for applications: 2nd April 2022

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 3rd April

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) in their search for a new Chair.

The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) is the first pure play information and cyber security institution to have been granted Royal Charter status and is dedicated to raising the standard of professionalism in information and cyber security. CIISec provide a universally-accepted focal point for the information cyber security profession, it is an independent not-for-profit body governed by its members, ensuring standards of professionalism for training, qualifications, operating practices, and individuals. CIISec has a growing membership that represents over 10,000 individuals in the information and cyber security industry.
 

CIISec is seeking a Chair who can be recognised as a leader among the following stakeholder groups:

• The membership; The CIISec Fellow community; The commercial sector – especially the corporate membership; The government sector organisations that we interact with (including DCMS, NCSC); The UK Cyber Security Council; Amongst international security/risk professional bodies

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who can further the mission of CIISec and ensure we are heard in discussions by representing CIISec at Independent Advisory Committee (IAC), Government meetings (including with NCSC) and in the press. The candidate will ideally have good/existing links or connections within appropriate Government departments (civil servants and politicians alike) and other senior stakeholders in Government

For more information about the role at Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), please download the candidate pack by clicking on the link below:

Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) Candidate pack (PDF)   

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply a detailed CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role, why you meet the person specification and bring to life your motivation for becoming a Chair of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) – they would like to know what it is about them, their cause, or work that resonates with you personally.  Please note that the cover letter explaining your suitability is an important part of your application and you will not be considered without a CV and cover letter.