What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advocacy Specialist position at (ISC)2?
Overview
(ISC)² is an international nonprofit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Best known for the acclaimed Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification, (ISC)² offers a portfolio of credentials that are part of a holistic, pragmatic approach to security. Our association of candidates, associates and members, more than 365,000 strong, is made up of certified cyber, information, software and infrastructure security professionals who are making a difference and helping to advance the industry. Our vision is supported by our commitment to educate and reach the general public through our charitable foundation - The Center for Cyber Safety and Education™. For more information on (ISC)², visit www.isc2.org, follow us on Twitter or connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
We are committed to an inclusive and equitable environment that values the unique perspectives and experiences of our entire workforce. We strive for a true sense of belonging for all our employees and to foster authenticity, trust, empowerment and connectedness that leads to everyone’s success. For more information, visit www.isc2.org/dei.
Position Summary
This position is critical for a successful implementation of (ISC)2’s advocacy strategy and plans in the UK and EU.
The Advocacy Specialist will support the implementation of wide-ranging policy activities, and contribute to the evolution of (ISC)2’s advocacy programme, focused on the UK and EU. This position will provide for a steep learning curve that offers career growth and professional development opportunities.
This is a really exciting time to join the company and to be part of this excellent team. The role would suit candidates who have possibly worked as a Project Coordinator, Programme Coordinator , Policy Analyst or within Operations and Account Support.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a variety of operational tasks to support the implementation of (ISC)2’s advocacy plans in the UK and EU, which includes coordinating with MPs, government departments, and wider industry stakeholders
- Support vendor management, including contracting and invoicing
- Contribute to event planning and delivery
- Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Exams, and other internal teams on advocacy activities
- Contribute to policy monitoring and research,
- Coordinate a range of projects, for example, policy briefings, thought leadership, stakeholder engagement
- Prepare stakeholder briefings for senior leadership
- Support the development of conference presentations
- Input into the development of advocacy collateral and support on content creation
- Coordinate a wide range of projects to roll out advocacy plans
- Support with/manage administration, for example, meetings preparation, organising advocacy folders
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
- 2-3 years of relevant experience
- Exceptional communication – verbal and written
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint)
- Experience of coordinating projects
- Knowledge of cybersecurity or information technology is desirable, but not essential
- Experience working with member associations or nonprofits a plus
- Ability to demonstrate and support the 5 Company Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Unity, Accountability, Agility
- Supports an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Serve as a role model to promote DEI best practices.
- Impeccable attention to detail, take ownership of tasks and work with initiative
- Proactively support the wider team driving projects forward
- Disciplined in meeting business goals and objectives and able to prioritise multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to proactively identify opportunities and quickly implement solutions
- Effective organizational skills - keeps information organized and accessible, maintains appropriate documentation/notes in systems, manages time well
- Sense of Urgency - Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, executes tasks and projects timely
- Inquisitive and curious – passionate about developing knowledge of cybersecurity policy