Associate Director, Cyber Strategy and Transformation

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We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, Cyber Strategy and Transformation to lead the development and delivery of a forward-looking cyber security strategy. This is a senior role requiring a strong blend of strategic thinking, transformation leadership and practical cyber expertise. You will help shape the organisation’s approach to cyber risk, resilience and assurance while ensuring that security supports wider business objectives.

You will be responsible for translating the cyber strategy into a clear, prioritised transformation roadmap, overseeing a portfolio of strategic initiatives and monitoring delivery against agreed outcomes. This will include assessing the current security maturity, identifying areas for improvement, defining target operating models and establishing effective governance, controls and performance measures.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, technology and business leaders, you will build support for investment decisions and communicate complex security matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will also lead the development of business cases, provide insight on emerging threats and regulatory expectations, and ensure that cyber considerations are embedded within major change, digital and technology programmes.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in cyber security strategy, transformation or a closely related field, gained within a complex organisation. You will bring a strong understanding of cyber risk management, security architecture, governance, resilience, identity and access management, and third-party risk. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing large-scale programmes and working with executive-level stakeholders is essential.

You will be a confident, collaborative leader with excellent influencing, communication and analytical skills. The ability to balance strategic priorities with operational realities, manage competing demands and deliver measurable outcomes will be critical. Relevant professional qualifications in cyber security, information risk, technology or programme management are desirable, alongside a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping cyber capability, strengthening organisational resilience and delivering sustainable transformation in a complex and evolving risk environment.

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Associate Director, Cyber Strategy and Transformation

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Permanent Security Consultant

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