Job Title:  Security Data, Analytics, & Reporting Manager 

Salary:  £35,200 - £45,700  

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2-3 days per week in the office 

Contract: Permanent  

Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week 

The Security Data, Analytics & Reporting Manager must possess the skills to drive data driven security decision making. You'll be responsible for ensuring all security related data is robustly managed as the single source of truth to support evidence-based reporting, proactive threat mitigation and regulatory compliance.  

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

  
About the role   

The role holder is required to act as the foundational pillar for data driven security decision making, ensuring all security related data is managed as a single source of truth. 

• Act as the central owner for all Central Security Team IELTS (CSTI) security-related reporting 

• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, consistency, and accessibility  

• Collect, handle and curate a wide range of security data from various sources as well as location specific records, to consolidate into a unified repository  

• Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, risks and insights related to IELTS security 

• Take responsibility for the development and implementation of interactive dashboards and visualisations using tools such as Power BI 

• Design, produce and distribute regular and ad-hoc reports on security metrics, threats and performance 

• Work closely with senior leaders, CSTI Security leads, Group Security, Operations, Assessment and Validation teams, and cross-functional partners to gather requirements and provide data driven insights 

• Streamline reporting processes, improve efficiency and enabled advanced analytics capabilities 

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.  

About You   
 

• Proven track record in data management, analytics and reporting, ideally in a security compliance or risk management context 

• Self-motivated and able to achieve deadlines and work independently or as part of a team 

• Strong communication (written/oral) with colleagues at all levels, including senior stakeholders 

• Ability to use initiative and adapt to changing situations through creative and original thinking 

• Proven application of visualisation and presentation of data to a range of stakeholders 

• Experience producing detailed, data driven reports, and presentations for senior audiences 

• Ability to balance a demanding workload and prioritise to meet deadlines. 
     

For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.  

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. 

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

Rewards and benefits   

 
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:  
  

• 24 days annual leave plus South Africa public holidays 

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance  

• Discretionary annual bonus  

• Group personal pension scheme 

• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary  

• Green travel schemes  

Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.  

We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be February 13. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on the week commencing February 9 We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent.  

If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect to first go through the shortlisting process and, if successful, participate in two interview rounds.  

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.  

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.  

We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.  

Why join us  
  

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.  

Preference will be given to suitable candidates who add to the cultural and demographic diversity of the organisation. People from all backgrounds and communities, are encouraged to apply. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.