Job Description

End Date Monday 28 August 2023

Salary Range \xc2\xa3118,652 - \xc2\xa3139,590

Agile Working Options Flexibility in when hours are worked

Summary The Group Chief Security Office has an opportunity for an outstanding person to join as the Head of Function/Product Owner for the Security Data Services Lab (SDS).



SALARY: \xc2\xa3118,000-139,000
LOCATION(S): either Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester or Leeds hubs.
HOURS: Full time
WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an organisation that\xe2\x80\x99s embarking on a huge technology transformation journey, then look no further! We need you as our Security Data Services Lab Product Owner.

About us

Lloyds Banking Group is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s biggest Retail, Digital and Mobile bank with over 30 million customers and a big responsibility to help Britain Prosper. We\xe2\x80\x99re in the middle of a \xc2\xa33bn investment into our People, Platforms and Data \xe2\x80\x93 with an Engineering-led approach, all as part of our strategy to Help Britain Prosper.

The Group Chief Security Office has an exciting opportunity to join as our Head of Function/Product Owner for the Security Data Services Lab (SDS). As our leader, working with our colleagues, you will provide the CSO Platform with underpinning Data Acquisition, Transformation, Automation, Analytics Capabilities and support of the lab toolset.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll enable a Threat Led, Data Driven Organization, to continuously enhance the understanding of Threats and effectively deploy countermeasures.

Within your role you will have responsibility for both colleagues and the management processes with an emphasis on:

The management of security data to support the management of security risks in-line with the Group\'s risk appetite, policy, legal and regulatory requirements.

The provision, configuration and maintenance of security tools to detect and capture evidence of anomalous and potentially malicious behaviour.

The management of threat data into the latest suite of tools and technology, to enable effective threat analysis and protect the Group\'s data and systems.

The development and operation of CSO\xe2\x80\x99s security event detection technology capabilities to ensure CSO has the most up-to-date and effective tooling to manage the Group\'s cyber risk.

As a senior member of the leadership team you will be required to Chair CSIs on a rotational basis out of hours and weekends.

Want to hear more?!

You\'ll be responsible for the overall Security Data Services of our organisation as well as having accountability for the Platform Data Leadership. You will cover the strategic oversight and all elements of Data Security in the Group.
Outside of business as usual, you will be responsible for the strategic vision, scoping of requirements, system design, production implementation, budgetary control and alignment to any necessary protocols, regulations or legal requirements.

Compliance with any government standards and related legislation, such as the Data Protection Act and ISO standards.

Budget forecasting, financial forecasts relating to your team.

Leading all aspects of recruitment, day-to-day dispute resolution.

Management of partners, key customers, vendors or third party service and solution providers.

What we\'re looking for skills/experience wise:

Line management experience gained in a similar organisation over many years.

In depth project management skills.

Good understanding of current legislation and regulations pertaining to your organisation.

Successful track record of effective project coordination, prioritisation, collaboration, organisation and timely project delivery.

Experience in financial forecasts and budget allocation.

Knowledge of relevant IT Security related hardware, software and vendor solutions.

Additionally we\xe2\x80\x99d love to see:

Significant experience in leading collaborative, complex, transformational, cross-divisional programmes and major change initiatives.

Previous success in leading projects/programmes with significant impact on Divisions and/or Group through the whole project life cycle delivering to time, cost, quality and benefits realisation.

Expertise in project management subject areas, standards and processes.

Credible performer presenting in senior executive forums.

Impactful leader of virtual and actual teams.

Strategic planning skills.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to lead, inspire and motivate a wide background of people ensuring they\xe2\x80\x99re a valued member of team. Combined with the leadership element of the role, you will need to have operated in a strong security capacity.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we\'re inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it\xe2\x80\x99s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We\xe2\x80\x99re disability confident. So, if you\xe2\x80\x99d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days\xe2\x80\x99 holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Want to do amazing work, that\xe2\x80\x99s interesting and makes a difference to millions of people?

Join our journey!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we\'re driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you\'ll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you\'ll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we\'ll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We\'ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We\'re focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we\xe2\x80\x99re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Lloyds Banking Group