Salary: £70,490 - 84,794 per year Requirements:
* Professional security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
* Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or Digital Technology, or equivalent professional experience (minimum 10 years in cyber security roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity).
* Membership of a recognized professional body (e.g., (ISC)², ISACA, BCS).
* Demonstrable experience leading cyber security in large, complex organizations.
* Deep understanding of cyber security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).
* Proven track record of developing and delivering cyber strategies and managing risk at an enterprise level.
* Strong technical knowledge of modern security technologies and principles, including Azure, AWS, and SaaS environments.
* Experience of governance, risk management, and compliance in regulated environments.
* Evidence of leading cultural change and embedding cyber awareness across diverse teams.
* Experience advising executive boards and trustees on cyber risk and resilience.
* Strong strategic leadership and influence at executive and board level.
* Ability to operate independently and take full ownership of the cyber function.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact.
* Decisive and calm under pressure, particularly in high-risk or incident scenarios.
* Skilled in building high-trust relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our cyber security strategy.
* Act as the senior accountable executive for cyber risk, compliance, and incident response.
* Provide expert advice to the Chief Digital Technology Officer, trustees, and executive board on cyber threats, risks, and mitigation strategies.
* Embed a cyber-aware culture across the organization through training, awareness campaigns, and policy enforcement.
* Maintain oversight of cyber KPIs, threat intelligence, and incident response protocols.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001).
* Build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, including regulators and the National Cyber Security Centre.
* Represent cyber security in major organizational change programs and digital transformation initiatives.
Technologies:
* AWS
* Azure
* Security
* Cloud
* Support
More:
We are seeking a proven cyber security leader to take full ownership of our cyber security strategy and operations. This is a critical, strategic role for someone who can make an immediate impact, bringing deep technical and practical expertise to confidently lead our organization's cyber security agenda.
You will be the go-to authority on cyber security, responsible for safeguarding our digital infrastructure, data, and services. Reporting directly to the Chief Digital Technology Officer, you will shape and deliver a forward-thinking cyber strategy that ensures resilience, compliance, and a strong security culture across our organization.
This is not a developmental role; we are looking for someone who has already led cyber security at scale, ideally in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, and who can confidently operate at a senior level from day one.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse team, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. We encourage applications from people of color and disabled individuals, as they are currently underrepresented across our sector.
We are an equal opportunities employer and a licensed sponsor; this role is eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. If you wish to apply, please prepare a CV and Covering Letter.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. We hope to commence interviews from mid-November.
last updated 43 week of 2025