Interim Infosec Director Location: Sheffield / Hybrid Working (Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week) Contract: 6 Month Secondment / Interim Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri) Salary: £77,500 - £100,000 Depending on Experience Please note that any same band moves will not pose any salary increase Key Benefits Click here for a complete list of benefits 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday 15% employer pension contribution Flexible working Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technologyand plenty more The Role Join us as our Interim Director of Information Security and play a critical role in strengthening the Bank's cyber resilience. We're looking for a dynamic and experienced security leader to join our IT Operations team as Interim Director of Information Security. This is a high-impact, senior role, offering a unique opportunity to drive security strategy, lead a skilled team, and manage our external security partnerships during a 6-month secondment. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 7 Information Security professionals. Enhance the Bank's security posture through governance, assurance, architecture, and operations. Manage the relationship and performance of our Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). Oversee security operations including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting. Lead investigations, forensic analysis, and ensure lessons learned from incidents. Drive project delivery to mitigate key risks and ensure audit-readiness. Deliver effective risk assessments using the Bank's Risk Management Framework. Ensure cyber certifications, contracts, and SLAs are maintained and adhered to. Act as the main point of escalation for security issues, engaging with executive leadership and external stakeholders. What We're Looking For: Extensive experience in Information and Cyber Security, with strong strategic thinking and operational delivery. Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GovAssure. Proven leadership and people management skills in fast-paced environments. Experience in project delivery, risk management, and supplier negotiations. Excellent stakeholder engagement, especially at senior leadership and government levels. Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical issues into business terms. Qualifications: Essential: CISSP or equivalent experience. Desirable: PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project delivery qualifications. Click here to view the full job description