Government Digital Service Location: Bristol, London, Manchester
Job grade: Grade 7
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Adaptable working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed hours
Salary: £58,775 - £74,915
Closing date: Wed 25 Nov 2026
Reference: 488991
Profession: Digital, Data & Technology
Cyber Risk Lead (Legacy Coordination and Assurance) As Cyber Risk Lead (Legacy Coordination and Assurance) you will guide the delivery of legacy and assurance activity, translating the requirements of the Government Cyber Action Plan (GCAP) and Firmer Foundations programme into meaningful actions that drive legacy technology interventions and remediation across government.
This role will work across the Accountability and Assurance functions of the Government Cyber Unit (GCU), and the Firmer Foundations of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) – Digital Transformation, Government Digital Service. This role is not primarily a technical specialist or reporting role, it is a strategic integration role for someone who can understand digital, technology and cyber processes, connect workstreams, deliver requirements into delivery teams, and turn complex technical and programme information into clear advice and action to drive forward progress.
Specific Responsibilities To Include acting as the primary interface between the Accountability and Assurance functions of GCU, and OCTO on legacy-facing and relevant technology modernisation work
developing strong working relationships across GCU, OCTO, Government Departments, Mayoral Strategic Authorities and wider stakeholders
translating GCAP outcomes, accountability priorities and assurance requirements into practical requirements for legacy remediation delivery
developing government’s understanding of legacy risk by bringing together insights from assurance activities, legacy remediation programmes, public sector engagement and broader governance activities




identifying lessons emerging from successful legacy remediation and legacy reduction activity across the public sector and embedding them in programme delivery
identifying opportunities for legacy technology interventions to support GCAP outcomes
identifying where legacy technology risks intersect with wider cyber, operational and organisational risks, ensuring these connections inform policy, governance and assurance activity
working with the Technology Risk Group (TRG) to align legacy technology initiatives with strategic risk priorities, agreed risk appetite approaches and wider technology risk management objectives
The post holder may be required to support out of hours on call rotas for responding to cyber and digital resilience incidents, for which renumeration and/ or flexible working arrangements will be available.
Person Specification demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking skills relating risk to corporate governance, organisational strategic direction and planning
build strong relationships with stakeholders across teams, communicating tailored threat information to relevant stakeholders, organisations and stakeholder groups
identify connections, dependencies and opportunities across multiple workstreams
translate and communicate complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders championing protective security within the wider security function
demonstrate experience of governance, assurance and risk management and work on major cross-government programmes
demonstrate knowledge of cyber security, digital transformation, technology risk or organisational resilience helping organisations to derive and reason their security needs




Recruitment Timeline Sift completion: 2/12/2026
Panel interviews: Starting 9/12/2026
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
About Government Digital And Data Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government, creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
The profession has technical specialists of all levels and backgrounds. They share a commitment to put users first and deliver world-leading government products and services.
Job roles within the profession range from trainee to Senior Civil Servants who lead on the very future of government itself.
Working in Government Digital and Data Building the government of tomorrow: The UK government is recognised as a global leader in digital transformation. Government Digital and Data experts design, build and manage essential services that impact millions of peoples lives daily.
With an unprecedented number of digital transformation projects underway, the potential to help solve complex problems and shape our society’s future is enormous.
Examples Of Government Digital And Data Roles
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Test Engineer
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DevOps Engineer
Product Manager
Infrastructure Engineer
Technical Architect
As a Government Digital and Data specialist you will be working at the cutting edge of how people interact, and are empowered by government.
You’ll work in team-oriented multidisciplinary teams on a range of projects and services that focus on user needs and deliver real value to society. You’ll be part of a cross-government profession with clearly defined career paths, support and learning and development.

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