Morgan Hunt
Security Improvement Programme Lead
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Security Improvement Programme Lead
Company
Government Body
Compensation
£750-£850 per day - Inside IR35
Location
Hybrid - 1 day per week in London, Cardiff or Glasgow
Clearance
Active SC Clearance Required
Contract
Initial 6-month Contract
Overview
We are working on behalf of a Government Body to recruit an experienced Security Improvement Programme Lead to deliver high-profile cyber security and resilience initiatives across the UK energy sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior security, cyber resilience or programme professional to lead complex improvement programmes supporting the resilience of critical national infrastructure.
The Role
You will lead two key initiatives:
- The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) v4 transition programme across the Downstream Gas and Electricity sector.
- Development of a resilient and scalable onboarding process for newly designated Operators of Essential Services (OES).
You will manage multiple workstreams, coordinate stakeholders and subject matter experts, establish programme governance and ensure delivery against agreed outcomes, milestones and timelines.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, delivery and governance of the CAF v4 transition programme.
- Develop CAF v4-related products, guidance and supporting documentation.
- Design and implement a scalable onboarding process for newly designated OES.
- Work with government, regulatory and industry partners to align cyber resilience priorities.
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders to drive programme delivery.
- Manage risks, dependencies, actions, milestones and programme reporting.
- Monitor regulatory, policy and legislative developments affecting cyber resilience.
- Identify opportunities to improve cyber security and resilience across the sector.
About You
You will have:
- Proven experience leading complex cyber security, resilience, security improvement or transformation programmes.
- Strong programme governance and stakeholder management experience.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across senior, technical and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams, risks, dependencies and competing priorities.
- A strong understanding of cyber security and resilience within regulated environments.
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Desirable
- Government, Energy or Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) experience.
- Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) and IT security.
- Experience with NCSC CAF, IEC 62443 or ISO 27001.
- Knowledge of the NIS Regulations 2018 and UK cyber resilience landscape.
- Experience developing security governance, assurance or onboarding processes.
Contract Details
- Day Rate: £750-£850 per day
- Length: Initial 6-month Contract
- IR35: Inside IR35
- Location: London, Cardiff or Glasgow
- Working: 1 day per week on-site
- Clearance: Active SC Clearance essential
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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