Cyber Policy Specialist

Cyber Policy Specialist

• Contract Duration: Until March 2026
• Location: Sheffield (Hybrid - 3 days in-office)
• Job Type: Contract, inside IR35 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Cyber Policy Specialist to lead the development and refinement of our client's cybersecurity policies, focusing on cookie governance and external attack surface management. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in policy writing and a deep understanding of cyber risk, regulatory compliance, and digital privacy.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Draft, review, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with regulatory and business requirements.
• Develop and update policies related to cookie usage, tracking technologies, and external attack surface exposure.
• Collaborate with technical teams, legal, and compliance to ensure policies are practical, enforceable, and aligned with current threat landscapes.
• Monitor changes in cybersecurity regulations and best practices, translating them into actionable policy updates.
• Educate stakeholders on policy implications and ensure consistent understanding and application across the organisation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in cybersecurity policy writing, ideally within large or complex organisations.
• Understanding of cookie management, privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy), and external attack surface risks.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, concise, and accessible policy language.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)and governance models.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• Good stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to work
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model.
• Engage in a significant project with a historic company undergoing a transformative phase.

To apply for the Cyber Policy Specialist position, please submit your CV and a member of the Reed Professional Services Talent Team will be in touch.