At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you.
We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.
We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.
THE ROLE
As Head of Information Security, you will lead the strategy and execution of the AllSaints and John Varvatos cyber security agenda. Reporting to the Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, you’ll be responsible for developing security strategies and policies to help us manage risk and comply with all relevant global regulations, including how we manage our cyber security investments to help us stay at the forefront of cyber resilience.
In addition, you’ll lead a team to combat evolving cyber threats, including ensuring that everyone in our business is playing their role to help keep us safe and secure. This strategic role bridges technology and the wider business, focusing on both proactive information security measures and ensuring we have the right business continuity responses ready.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
* Strategy & Policy: Setting the vision for security, creating policies, and implementing technical/organisational controls
* Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks
* Leadership: Managing security teams, driving best practices, and developing talent
* Compliance: Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal standards
* Threat Intelligence: Staying ahead of emerging threats and developing proactive defenses
* Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the key contact for security matters with business units and executives and ensuring all teams are engaged and aware of the role they can play in keeping the organisation safe and secure
* Transformation: Ensuring that our investments in new technology are given appropriate rigour from a security perspective and advocating for a secure by design approach
* Incident response: Taking the lead on cyber incident response and ensuring that the right processes and protocols are in place should an incident occur, including running regular exercises with the SLT
* Business continuity: ensuring that we have strong, up-to-date and well-understood business continuity plans in place at all times
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?
* Extensive Leadership Experience: Designing and implementing complex security frameworks in global retail or similar high-transaction environments
* Cloud Security Expertise: Strong hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
* Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of network security, encryption, identity management (IAM), and secure software development lifecycles
* Compliance Knowledge: Practical experience in establishing frameworks such as ISO27001, PCI‑DSS, or NIST
* AI/ML Awareness: Understanding of security requirements for machine learning and automated data processing
* Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate security risks to both technical teams and non‑technical executive stakeholders
ABOUT THE LOCATION
Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location.
Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
* The Customer is the Boss: We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers
* One Team: We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas
* We Do What We Say We Will: We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind
* We Are Responsible: We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future
BENEFITS
* A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
* We are a disability committed certified employer
* Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
* 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
* Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
* Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
* UNUM employee assistance helpline
* Life assurance cover
* Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
* Hybrid working in our historic East London studios, working hours are 9-5.30pm
* Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
* Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adoption, menopause)
* Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
* Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
* Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!
#WeAreAllSaints
Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.
We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.
Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.
If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.
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