Head of Security, Risk & Compliance (Global Remit)
We are seeking an experienced Head of Security, Risk & Compliance to lead the development and delivery of a global security, risk and compliance strategy. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for protecting people, systems, data and operations across multiple regions, while enabling business growth and supporting a strong culture of accountability. You will advise executive stakeholders and the wider leadership team on security threats, regulatory obligations, risk exposure and appropriate investment priorities.
You will own the information security, cyber risk, governance, compliance and business continuity frameworks, ensuring they remain effective, proportionate and aligned with organisational objectives. Key responsibilities include establishing policies, standards and controls; maintaining enterprise risk and compliance registers; overseeing security monitoring, incident response and investigations; managing third-party and supply-chain risk; and coordinating resilience, disaster recovery and crisis management activities. You will also lead audit and assurance programmes, support regulatory engagements, track remediation activity and provide clear reporting to senior governance forums. Building collaborative relationships with technology, legal, privacy, people and operational teams will be central to your success.
The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in a senior security, risk or compliance leadership position, ideally within a complex, international or highly regulated environment. You will have a strong understanding of information security principles, cyber risk management, privacy, regulatory compliance and recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or SOC 2. Relevant professional qualifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA or equivalent, are desirable. We are looking for a confident communicator and pragmatic decision-maker who can translate complex issues into clear business priorities, influence at executive level and lead teams through change. A strategic mindset, sound judgement, commercial awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.
Head of Security, Risk & Compliance (Global Remit)
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