Cyber Security Advisor

The postholder is responsible for strategic oversight, assurance and coordination across the UK and Ireland to ensure the development and delivery of cyber security for the tournament. They will implement a programme to deliver the project's strategic aims, integrating cyber security within the wider security project alongside SSNS colleagues. The role liaises with UEFA to maintain a cooperative and coordinated cyber security programme with clear demarcations of responsibility.

• Provide strategic oversight, assurance and coordination across the UK and Ireland to ensure the development and delivery of cyber security.
• Implement a programme to deliver the strategic aims of the project.
• Create, implement and deliver a cyber strategy to ensure a safe and secure UEFA EURO 2028 competition that prepares the organisation and venues for cyber-related activity and works with partner agencies to ensure the event runs smoothly and avoids or minimises any cyber-attack.
• Work with SSNS colleagues to ensure the cyber security programme integrates within the wider security project.
• Liaise with UEFA to ensure a cooperative and coordinated programme of cyber security between the two organisations with clear demarcations of responsibilities.
• Ensure the organisation is prepared for known and emerging threats that could impact the tournament.
• Keep up to date with vulnerabilities and attacks in the wider context.

• Managing an external relationship with third party cyber suppliers.
• Extensive senior technology leadership experience with a focus on cyber security.
• Knowledge of information security exploits and threats.
• Experience of supporting cyber security response and recovery efforts.
• Experience navigating complex projects and programmes including data analytics.
• Working within defined budgets.
• Looks for opportunities to improve services through innovation.
• Working in partnership with third party supplier to deliver value to the organisation in a sustainable way.
• Working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, delivering work to deadlines and honouring commitments, with a high level of initiative.
• Proven skill in senior stakeholder management – both internal and external.
• Advanced report writing skills including ability to produce high-quality documents.
• Proven ability to manage a complex workstream including project and risk management.
• Strong presentation skills (creation and delivery).
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP and CISM.
• Relevant other qualifications (e.g. ITIL).

• 2026: 3 days per week onsite.
• 2027: 3–4 days per week onsite.
• 2028: Full-time onsite during tournament delivery.

• 25 days holiday.
• Pension.
• Private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to be part of a landmark international sporting event.

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