Job Description
Director of Information Security
📍 Cambridge (On-site, 5 days per week)
💰 £100,000 – £130,000 DOE + Benefits
We are partnering with a well-established, purpose-driven organisation to help them appoint a senior leader to oversee their information security strategy during a significant phase of digital growth and transformation.
This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to safeguard critical systems, data, and operations across an international footprint.
🔐 Key Responsibilities
* Lead and evolve the organisation’s information security framework across multiple technology environments
* Manage cyber risk, threat detection, incident response, and policy development efforts
* Provide expert advice to senior leadership and maintain regular engagement with executive stakeholders
* Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security best practices across business units
* Build and lead a high-performing internal security team
* Stay abreast of emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to maintain compliance and resilience
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile
* Extensive leadership experience in information security or cybersecurity roles
* Broad technical knowledge spanning security architecture, operations, compliance, and cloud security
* Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across global teams
* Strong communication skills to translate complex security concepts into business language
* Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a track record of leading by example
🌍 Why Consider This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role within a global organisation committed to innovation and security. You’ll enjoy significant autonomy to shape the security strategy, supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.
If you’re interested in learning more, please get in touch with an up-to-date CV for a confidential discussion.