Head of Department, Cyber & Information Resilience
We are seeking an experienced Head of Department, Cyber & Information Resilience to lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive cyber security, information resilience and operational continuity capability. This senior role will provide strategic direction across cyber risk management, information assurance, technology resilience, incident response and business continuity, ensuring that critical services, data and infrastructure remain secure and available in a constantly evolving threat landscape.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team and establish clear governance, policies, standards and assurance frameworks aligned with relevant regulatory obligations and recognised industry practices. Responsibilities will include identifying and managing cyber and information risks; overseeing vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident response; coordinating business continuity and disaster recovery planning; and ensuring that resilience requirements are embedded across programmes, suppliers, systems and operational processes. You will lead the response to significant cyber or information incidents, provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement through testing, lessons learned, metrics and assurance activity. The role will also involve managing budgets, developing capability, and building strong relationships with technical, operational, risk, compliance and executive teams.
Applicants should have substantial senior-level experience in cyber security, information resilience, technology risk, business continuity or a closely related discipline, together with a proven record of leading teams and delivering organisation-wide change. You will bring strong knowledge of cyber security principles, risk management, incident management, disaster recovery, regulatory expectations and relevant frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301 or NIST. Excellent communication, influencing and decision-making skills are essential, as is the ability to translate complex technical and risk issues into clear, practical advice for varied audiences. Professional qualifications in cyber security, information assurance, risk, resilience or related fields are desirable. A strategic outlook, calm approach under pressure, and commitment to developing a strong culture of security and resilience are key to success.
Head of Department, Cyber & Information Resilience
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