Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: Proven senior security leadership experience in cybersecurity or information security within a complex, multi-site, or multinational organisation. Extensive experience developing enterprise-wide security strategies aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or DORA. Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid security environments, including Microsoft 365 and Azure. Strong operational expertise across EDR/XDR, SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), identity protection, and vulnerability management. Experience with security audits, compliance programmes, and regulated industry requirements. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior executives and leadership teams. Strategic mindset with the ability to balance commercial priorities, operational demands, and cyber risk. Responsibilities: Define, develop, and drive a global information security strategy aligned to organisational priorities and risk appetite. Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning governance, risk, compliance, architecture, operations, and incident response. Embed recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, and DORA into policies, processes, and technology platforms. Oversee security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Conduct and support risk assessments, ensuring robust controls are implemented and maintained. Partner with Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and wider operational teams to identify, manage, and mitigate cyber risks. Ensure secure-by-design principles are incorporated into technology architecture, transformation programmes, and business change. Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning by integrating cybersecurity into resilience frameworks. Act as the organisations senior representative on information security matters, advising board-level stakeholders when required. Lead engagement with external partners, networks, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Technologies: Azure Cloud Support Microsoft 365 Security Splunk Office 365 More: We are a large, complex organisation seeking a Head of Information Security to lead our global security function. This senior strategic role will allow you to shape our information security vision and ensure resilience across all technology environments during a time of rapid change. We offer a competitive salary of £68,000 - £80,000 per annum, a discretionary performance-based bonus, a joint contributory pension scheme, 33 days leave including bank holidays, a buy and sell holiday scheme, and hybrid working model (3 days onsite). Career development opportunities are also available with access to accredited training and qualifications. last updated 9 week of 2026