JOB SUMMARY

The Ministry of Defence has an ambition to put modern digital capability at the heart of how it operates to create winning advantage. The effective exploitation of information and supporting technology is a force multiplier - digital technologies, together with the effective capture, analysis and use of information, will enable transformative military and business performance. Strong Digital coherence will enable the frictionless flow of information across all operating domains, thereby enabling multi-domain integration.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Cyber and Crypto Service to join the Ministry of Defence. This is a strategic and high-impact position within Defence Digital’s Service Delivery Directorate, with responsibility for safeguarding critical national infrastructure and driving transformational change in the cyber and cryptographic landscape.
As the Service Executive for Crypto and Defensive Cyber, you will oversee a portfolio of live services and development programmes across all classifications. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping and delivering vital services such as the Joint Crypt Key Programme, Defensive Cyber Operations, and the Cyber Resilience Programme collectively supporting the UK and its coalition partners.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of c.400 civil servants, military, and contractors.
• Direct delivery of a £350m+ annual portfolio of strategic defensive cyber and cryptographic services.
• Serve as the MOD Programme Director for the GMPP Joint Crypt Key Programme.
• Ensure alignment with MOD priorities, NCSC standards, and HMG strategy.
• Develop and manage relationships with senior stakeholders across government, military and industry.
• Own the Crypto & Defensive Cyber service offering end-to-end, ensuring legal, commercial, and security compliance.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

GatenbySanderson, an executive search agency, has been appointed to assist with this appointment. To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process accessed via the advertisement listed for this role. This should be completed no later than 23:55 on 1 June 2025 and will involve providing the two documents outlined below via the Civil Service Jobs portal:https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe122036/Head-of-Cyber-and-Crypto-Service/

• A CV (no more than 2 pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
• A Personal Statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role