Head of Information Security
We are seeking an experienced Head of Information Security to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive security strategy across the organisation. This is a senior leadership role responsible for protecting information assets, technology platforms, and business operations against evolving cyber threats. You will establish clear security priorities, provide expert advice to executive stakeholders, and promote a strong culture of security, resilience, and accountability.
Your responsibilities will include owning information security governance, policies, standards, and risk management frameworks; overseeing security operations, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and business continuity; and ensuring appropriate controls are designed, implemented, and regularly reviewed. You will lead security assessments, audits, and compliance activities against relevant legal, regulatory, and industry requirements. The role will also involve managing relationships with technology partners, suppliers, auditors, and other external stakeholders, as well as directing investigations and coordinating effective responses to security incidents. You will lead and develop a capable security team, manage budgets and resources, and provide clear reporting on risk, control effectiveness, and improvement plans.
Applicants should have substantial experience in information or cyber security leadership, with a strong understanding of security architecture, governance, risk, identity and access management, cloud environments, data protection, and incident management. Professional qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent experience are desirable. You will combine strategic vision with practical delivery, communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences, and demonstrate sound judgement when managing complex or high-impact risks. Experience building security programmes, influencing senior decision-makers, and embedding effective controls within a changing organisation is essential. The successful candidate will be collaborative, commercially aware, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement.
Head of Information Security
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