APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN AS WE INAUGURATE OUR WORKING GROUP 

An opportunity to inform, influence and contribute, as part of our Thought Leadership working group, speaking on the issues that matter to industry. 

The UK Cyber Security Council is excited to announce its inaugural Thought Leadership working group.

We will establish trusted and authentic thought leadership pieces, backed by data, to ensure that we are speaking on the issues that matter to industry and acting as the voice of the profession.

The working group will be critical in helping us shape the direction of our industry and will contribute critical sector knowledge, enabling innovation and thought leadership through: 

Enabling the Council to act as the voice of the UK cyber security profession
Driving progress and innovate thinking towards helping meet the key challenges for the industry
Amplifying the issues faced by individuals and businesses alike
Collaborating with core council working groups

Establishing relationships with key stakeholders, both in the UK and internationally
Informing developments in government policy and activities

The UK Cyber Security Council champions the cyber security profession across the UK, provides broad representation for the industry, accelerates awareness and promotes excellence in the profession. 

What are we are looking for? 

We are looking for enthusiastic cyber security, academia, education, and industry professionals to help us develop and deliver our ambitious plans to be the voice of the UK cyber security industry. You should have:

A passion and interest in the UK Cyber Security Council’s Vision, Mission & Values
The ability to work collaboratively, in an open and welcoming manner as part of a diverse team with differing opinions and perspectives, whilst achieving key objectives
Knowledge and commitment to Diversity of Thought
Experience/Knowledge of existing cyber thought leadership
Relevant knowledge of technical terms and cyber security processes

The ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, of differing technical ability
An enthusiasm for achieving the Council’s commitment to act as the voice of the UK cyber security profession

Please note: we do not expect you to have all the experience above – this is just a breath of skills / knowledge / experience we would like across the working group. 

Successful candidates will be expected to commit to the working group from April 2023 – April 2025. We expect this to be approximately 5-10 hours of your time per month, this will be a combination of meetings and background research/reading. Most of our meetings will be held virtually; however, some face-to-face meetings will be scheduled when convenient for members. 

Who can apply? 

We will be recruiting candidates from the UK Cyber Security Council’s membership for the working group in this cycle of applications. We may also consider applications from relevant non-members if skills gaps are identified. 

Key Dates 

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 7th April. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a video call w/c 17th April and successful candidates will be informed by 24th April.

How to Apply 

The application form for the working group is live here: Thought Leadership Working Group Application | UK Cyber Security Council

If you would like to apply to join the working group, please complete the application form by 11:59pm on Friday 7th April.

If you would like further information or have any questions related to the working group please contact our Policy and Research Manager, Dan Harold (dan.harold@ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk).

Apply here:

Thought Leadership Working Group Application | UK Cyber Security Council