Head of Cyber Security
We are seeking an accomplished Head of Cyber Security to lead the development and delivery of a robust, organisation-wide cyber security strategy. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for protecting critical information, systems and services while supporting secure business growth and innovation.
You will provide clear direction on cyber security governance, risk management and assurance, ensuring that policies, standards and controls remain effective and aligned with relevant legislation, regulatory expectations and recognised industry frameworks. You will own the cyber security roadmap, oversee security improvement programmes and provide regular reports, insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include leading the identification, assessment and treatment of cyber risks; managing security incident response and crisis processes; overseeing vulnerability management, threat intelligence and security monitoring; and ensuring appropriate resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements are in place. You will also work closely with technology, risk, compliance, data protection and operational teams to embed security by design across projects, products and services.
The role will include leadership of internal specialists and external partners, with responsibility for capability development, performance management and the effective use of security budgets. You will promote a strong security culture through awareness programmes, training and clear communication, helping colleagues understand and manage their responsibilities.
We are looking for a strategic and credible cyber security leader with significant experience in a complex environment. You should have a strong understanding of security architecture, governance, risk, identity and access management, cloud security, incident management and regulatory compliance. Relevant professional qualifications, such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent experience, are desirable.
You will be an excellent communicator who can translate technical risks into clear business considerations, influence decision-makers and build trusted relationships at all levels. A pragmatic, collaborative approach, sound judgement and the ability to lead effectively during incidents are essential.
Head of Cyber Security
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