Director, Cybersecurity, Cyber Resilience, TC, UKI
We are seeking an experienced Director to lead cybersecurity and cyber resilience across the UK and Ireland. This senior role will shape and deliver a forward-looking security strategy that protects critical services, data, technology platforms and business operations against evolving threats. You will provide strategic direction, trusted advice and visible leadership across technology, risk, governance and business teams, helping to embed security and resilience into decision-making at every level.
Key responsibilities will include defining and maintaining the cybersecurity and cyber resilience roadmap; overseeing security governance, risk management, policies, standards and assurance; and ensuring effective preparedness for, response to and recovery from cyber incidents. You will lead the assessment of threats and vulnerabilities, support regulatory and audit requirements, and strengthen capabilities across identity and access management, cloud security, infrastructure protection, data security, third-party risk and security operations. The role will also involve advising senior stakeholders, influencing investment priorities, managing strategic suppliers and developing meaningful metrics and reporting for executive audiences.
You will bring substantial leadership experience in cybersecurity, cyber resilience, technology risk or a related discipline, gained within complex, regulated or highly distributed environments. A strong understanding of security frameworks, incident management, business continuity, crisis response and relevant UK and international regulations is essential. You should be able to translate technical and risk matters into clear commercial outcomes, build effective relationships at board and senior leadership level, and lead through influence as well as direct management. Experience developing high-performing teams, managing budgets and delivering enterprise-wide transformation will be highly valued. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent are desirable. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with practical execution, sound judgement and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.
Director, Cybersecurity, Cyber Resilience, TC, UKI
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