Overview
Head of Information Security | Contract | Hybrid – Derby (2–3 Days/Week) | 6 Month initial | Negotiable day-rate
We’re partnered with a UK bluechip organisation to appoint an interim InfoSec leader to operate as the #2 to the Group CISO and support them in the delivery of their significant security strategy. In addition supporting the strategy execution, you'll lead day to day team leadership and vendor management across Security Operations, Incident Management, and Threat & Vulnerability Management.
You will take the lead on operational and strategic delivery, ensuring the group’s security posture is mature, responsive, and aligned to business objectives. The organisation has a Group operating model across a large number of geographically dispersed divisions, it is essential that this interim appointment has excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to ensure effective strategy adoption.
The ideal profile:
Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day team leadership and vendor management across Security Operations, Incident Management, and Threat & Vulnerability Management.
* Take the lead on operational and strategic delivery to ensure the group’s security posture is mature, responsive, and aligned to business objectives.
* Engage with a Group operating model across geographically dispersed divisions; manage stakeholder relationships to ensure effective strategy adoption.
Qualifications & Skills
* Senior experience leading Information or Cyber Security in large, distributed enterprises. We are open to appointing a strong Senior Manager who has deputised for the Head of / CISO previously.
* Strong capability across Security Operations, Incident Management, and Threat & Vulnerability Management.
* Experience in large, complex environments (e.g., £1bn+ turnover, 5k+ employees).
* Collaborative approach with the ability to engage executive and board-level stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.
* Experience managing third-party suppliers, tooling, and managed service providers.
* Skilled in translating complex security metrics into clear reporting and insight (KPI/KRI dashboards).
Location & Availability
The company is based around 20 minutes South-East of Derby; onsite circa 2-3 days a week. Ideally available for an immediate (or very close to) start. We can be flexible on rate for the right individual.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology and Consulting
Industries
* Computer and Network Security and IT Services and IT Consulting
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