Salary: £80,000 - 89,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for demonstrable experience leading a cyber security function across strategy, operations, and incident management. We are looking for a strong technical cyber security background. We are looking for strong knowledge of risk, governance, compliance, and security architecture within complex environments. We are looking for proven ability to engage, influence, and advise senior stakeholders, including executive teams and boards. We would value mergers and acquisitions experience for the cyber due diligence involved in expanding partnerships. Experience within public sector organisations or shared service/multi-entity environments is desirable. Responsibilities: We will develop and deliver a cyber security strategy and roadmap aligned to organisational priorities and relevant government resilience frameworks. We will oversee cyber security operations, including incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and third-party security services. We will act as the senior cyber authority, providing expert guidance and clear assurance on cyber risk, compliance, and resilience to senior leadership, audit committees, and boards. We will lead, develop, and inspire specialist cyber security teams while promoting a strong security culture across the organisation. We will embed security-by-design principles across enterprise architecture, digital initiatives, and service delivery. We will maintain effective cyber governance, policies, and performance metrics in alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CAF, and Cyber Essentials Plus. We will provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-organisation shared service environment. Technologies: Security More: We are seeking a Head of Cyber Security to join our public sector partnership in Glasgow on a relaxed hybrid basis in a permanent role. Reporting directly to the CIO, we provide strategic and operational leadership across a multi-organisation shared service environment, shaping cyber strategy, strengthening governance and risk management, and leading incident response capabilities. We offer a salary of up to £89,000, a local government pension scheme, excellent annual leave, and great flexibility through hybrid working. last updated 24 week of 2026