Head of Cyber Security – Global Leader!
North West London | Permanent | Onsite (flex on offer if needed for childcare, pick up and drop offs)
£125,000–£130,000 base + up to 20% bonus
Robert Half Ltd is acting as the employment agency for this role.
The Opportunity
Join a multi-billion-pound global organisation undergoing major technology modernisation. This is a brand-new, #1 Cyber Security role, with full ownership of the enterprise security function across wholesale and retail operations.
You’ll define strategy, lead transformation, and operate at senior/board level, driving security across governance, cloud, risk and operations in a complex hybrid environment.
What You’ll Do
* Define and deliver a 3–5 year cyber security strategy and roadmap
* Lead enterprise security governance and senior stakeholder engagement
* Own policies, compliance and frameworks (GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus)
* Oversee incident response, vulnerability management and threat monitoring
* Secure hybrid platforms (Azure, AWS, Nutanix, Zero Trust, SASE, CASB)
* Drive security culture, awareness and third-party risk management
What We’re Looking For
* Senior cyber/security leadership experience
* CISSP, CISM or CISA (or equivalent)
* Strong background in ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS
* Hands-on experience across cloud and hybrid security
* Confident, influential communicator at exec level
What’s On Offer
* Up to 20% bonus
* Strong benefits package
* Fast 2-stage interview process
* A rare chance to own cyber security at enterprise scale
Apply now — this role will move quickly.