Harvey Nash Executive Search is delighted to be partnering with the University of Leeds to appoint their next CISO. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior Information Security leader to shape and embed the University's strategic vision for security across a complex, forward‑thinking organisation.
As CISO, you will join the IT Executive Leadership team and work closely with University executives to drive consistent security standards that enable world‑class education, research, and international collaboration.
This is a key opportunity for a collaborative, influential leader to guide major change, manage strategic challenges, and make a significant impact on a sector‑leading institution.
We are looking to hear from candidates who can work on site 2/3 days a week in Leeds, and who meets the following criteria:
Proven success in senior information security positions in large, complex organisations.
A strategic mindset with the ability to align cyber priorities to business outcomes.
Emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire, influence and empower others.
A collaborative approach to leadership and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Deep expertise in areas including information and cyber security governance, risk management, compliance (ISO27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials), identity and access management, security operations, threat and vulnerability management, and network and cloud security.
Please share your CV in the first instance to be considered for this great new role.