Head of Department, Cyber & Information Resilience

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Department, Cyber & Information Resilience to lead the development and delivery of a robust cyber security, information assurance and operational resilience capability. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for protecting critical services, information assets and technology environments while enabling the organisation to manage disruption, adapt to emerging threats and recover effectively.

You will set the strategic direction for cyber and information resilience, ensuring that policies, frameworks and controls align with regulatory obligations, recognised industry standards and organisational priorities. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will oversee cyber risk management, security operations, incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, information governance and resilience testing.

The role will require close collaboration with senior stakeholders across technology, risk, compliance, legal, procurement and operational teams. You will provide clear advice on material risks and investment priorities, report performance and assurance to executive and governance forums, and ensure that cyber security and resilience are embedded into strategic planning, projects, supplier management and day-to-day operations.

You will lead the response to significant cyber or operational incidents, co-ordinating investigation, containment, communication and recovery activity. You will also maintain effective relationships with external partners, regulators and relevant industry bodies, while promoting a culture of security awareness, accountability and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a confident and credible leader with substantial experience in cyber security, information resilience, risk management or a closely related discipline. You will have a strong understanding of security frameworks, threat management, incident response, business continuity, third-party risk and data protection. Experience of leading technical and non-technical teams, managing complex change and influencing at executive level is essential.

Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent practical experience are desirable, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001, CBCI or similar. You will combine sound judgement and analytical thinking with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to translate complex risks into clear, actionable recommendations.

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Head of Department, Cyber & Information Resilience

Leeds, England, United Kingdom Permanent Governance and Compliance

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