Chief Information Security Officer

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to establish a new Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function. The ideal candidate will have over ten years in information security, a strong grasp of compliance frameworks, and proven experience in building security strategies that align with business objectives. This role offers a competitive salary, equity options, and the opportunity to drive security initiatives at a pivotal time in the company's growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus options

Equity options

Flexibility and autonomy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in information security.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership or CISO role.
• Experience building and scaling a governance, risk, and compliance function.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a GRC framework tailored to the business.
• Develop and execute a long-term cybersecurity strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day cybersecurity operations and incident response.

Skills

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity Awareness

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

CISA Certification

Job description

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Equity Options

About the Role

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join a fast-scaling, high-impact organisation in the heart of London. This is a strategic, foundational hire—you will be responsible for designing and building out a brand-new Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function from the ground up.

As the company continues to grow, the need for a comprehensive and mature cybersecurity posture has never been greater. You will own the security vision and strategy while rolling up your sleeves to implement, scale, and continually improve our approach to GRC, risk management, threat mitigation, and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a scalable GRC framework tailored to the business, addressing risk management, compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, etc.), and internal governance controls.
• Security Strategy:
• Develop and execute a long-term cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals, balancing innovation and risk.
• Security Operations:
• Oversee day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and network security.
• Identify and manage risks to information assets and IT systems. Lead enterprise risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Compliance & Regulatory:
• Ensure adherence to global data protection regulations (GDPR, PCI-DSS, etc.), working closely with legal and data protection teams.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as the subject matter expert on cybersecurity at the board and executive level. Communicate risk posture, security investments, and incident updates clearly and confidently.
• Team Building:
• Build and lead a high-performing security and GRC team. Provide leadership, mentoring, and continuous development.
• Security Architecture & Technology:
• Guide the evaluation, adoption, and deployment of security tools and technologies that support the company’s security strategy.
• Security Culture:
• Promote a strong security culture across the organisation through awareness, training, and policy implementation.

Requirements & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or CISO role.
• Demonstrable experience building and scaling a GRC function in a complex environment.
• Deep knowledge of information security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), risk frameworks (COSO, FAIR), and regulatory obligations (GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOX).
• Proven track record of managing enterprise-level security programs, including incident response and business continuity.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience reporting at board level.
• Strong grasp of both technical cybersecurity and governance frameworks, with the ability to balance business priorities and risk.
• Hands-on leadership style, with experience in scaling teams, setting KPIs, and building out internal processes from the ground up.

Certifications (Highly Preferred)

• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
• CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
• CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor
• Cloud security certifications (e.g., CCSP, AWS Security Specialty) are a bonus

Why Join?

• Be the architect of a brand-new GRC function with real ownership from day one
• Influence and shape security strategy at the executive level
• Join a forward-thinking, agile business at a pivotal stage of growth
• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity
• Work in a hybrid model, with flexibility and autonomy

Ready to build something from the ground up? Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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