Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: CISSP (or equivalent) Strong working knowledge of cyber and information security standards such as ISO 27001 Experience leading cyber assurance or risk programmes at a strategic level Proven ability to engage, influence and brief at senior leadership level Experience of audit and assurance activity (e.g. GovAssure or equivalent) Sound judgement and strong written skills Confidence operating in ambiguity Experience in government is useful but not essential Candidates from consulting, regulated industry, utilities, finance, or other large-scale environments are welcome Responsibilities: Lead cyber security assurance activity across a large, complex organisation Assess the effectiveness of cyber controls and advise on improvements Provide senior stakeholders with clear, evidence-based assurance on cyber risk Shape and maintain cyber risk management approaches and assurance frameworks Work across first and second line functions to ensure risks are identified, understood and managed Contribute to policy development and security standards Engage confidently with senior leaders, auditors, and the wider security community Technologies: Security More: We are HM Land Registry, protecting one of the UKs most critical national assets by safeguarding the Land Registers of England and Wales, an asset valued at over £8 trillion. We are looking for a senior cyber security leader to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to influence key decisions and shape the cyber assurance landscape across our institution. We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK. last updated 4 week of 2026