Average Information Technology salary in West Yorkshire

Academics are currently looking for a Secondary Food Technology teacher to cover a maternity leave at a Halifax Secondary School. Are you enthusiastic and commited to improving Secondary Technology results? Do you enjoy teaching all Food Tech elements as well as inspiring pupils to be engaged with the Secondary Food Technology curriculum? Then we want you at Academics! Academics are an Educational Recruitment agency with almost 20 years in the field, covering many of the schools across Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford - we have a supportive, knowlegeable team including 3 experienced teachers who are available for advice and support should you need it when applying for Secondary Technology teaching roles! The role we are looking to fill starts in September, full time until Eater 2026 (or further as return date to be confirmed). You must have good behaviour management, strong health and safty guidance knowledge, and experience of teaching Food Tech at Secondary level. Key information: Location: Halifax Role: Food Technology teacher Start date: September Contract: Maternity cover Both experienced teachers and ECTs may apply Call me today for more information and to continue your Technology Teaching journey with us in Halifax!

One of Reed Technology’s best MSPs clients has a requirement for a CISO to come on board and deliver strategic security leadership, regulatory guidance, and cyber risk oversight to financial services clients. Further details as follows: Role: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Day rate: Competitive OUTSIDE IR35 Time commitment: Expected time commitment – 2-3 days per week, although this could rise to 4-5 days depending on client engagement  Start date: ASAP (Targeting mid-June) Location: Remote – with occasional client visits in person in London About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Contract vCISO to provide expert security leadership to our financial services clients. This role is ideal for a senior security professional who thrives in a client-facing, advisory capacity and is passionate about helping organisations meet regulatory expectations and strengthen their cyber resilience. As a vCISO, you will act as an outsourced Chief Information Security Officer, delivering tailored security advice, overseeing cyber risk management, and supporting clients through regulatory and audit readiness processes (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2). You will also play a key role in shaping and expanding our security advisory services. Key Responsibilities Serve as a trusted security advisor to FCA-regulated financial services clients.Provide strategic guidance aligned with FCA, PRA, SYSC, and GDPR requirements.Lead and support risk assessments, security posture reviews, and audit preparations (ISO 27001, SOC 2).Communicate effectively with board-level stakeholders and senior leadership.Collaborate with the sales team to evolve existing services and design new offerings.Support the transition to a long-term fractional retainer model for vCISO services. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience advising FCA-regulated firms.Deep knowledge of SYSC, GDPR, and at least one audit framework (ISO 27001 or SOC 2).Strong client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to engage C-level and board stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to deliver pragmatic, business-aligned security strategies.UK-based, with availability for occasional in-person meetings in London.

Information Security AdvisorLeedsUp to £70,000 + BenefitsHybrid I'm working with a renowned organisation in Leeds looking to bolster their information security function. The ideal candidate will have a technical foundation and will have used this to transition into GRC advisory positions. This role is based in Leeds and applicants will need to be within a commutable distance. What you'll be doing: Identifying and analysing information security risks and potential threats to the organisation's internal and external functionsManaging risk reporting and the risk registerSupporting on audits and bolstering the ISMS methodology for ISO27001 certificationsContributing towards security policy creationAssisting with cyber security awarenessCompleting security risk assessments accurately and in a timely mannerManaging and engaging with internal and external stakeholders on security questionnairesAdvising on risk mitigationAdvising on contemporary threats and cyber trends to enhance the organisation's securityCompleting all of the above in line with the organisation's risk strategy, appetite, and framework. What we're looking for: Practical knowledge of various information security and risk frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials. GRC experience is essential (risk awareness, identification, articulation and mitigation). Whilst this role won't see you utilising technical cyber security tools in your day-to-day, an understanding of technical cyber (threat, vulnerability, network security) is crucial, and prior practical experience is ideal. Excellent communication skills, ability to work at pace and deal with complex works, and a go-getter personality are all essential criteria Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. What's in it for youA salary of up to £70,000, candidates with higher or lower expectations will be considered in line with experience Private healthcare Holiday Buy and Sell Good pension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk