Chief Information Security Officer, IFP

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to shape and execute its global digital security strategy. This role requires extensive experience in information security, strategic leadership, and collaboration across various teams. The candidate will define cybersecurity strategies, manage compliance, and drive security initiatives across global operations. The position is based in the United Kingdom, offering a competitive salary and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Gym memberships

Private medical insurance

Flexible hybrid working environment

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in information security, including recent experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success leading enterprise-wide information security programmes.
• Experience in consumer goods, retail, or FMCG sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead a global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Drive enterprise-wide security transformation initiatives.
• Lead global SOC operations and incident response.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Governance & Risk Management

Security Operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Advanced knowledge in Security Technologies

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications

Tools

Security Assessment Tools

Security Monitoring Tools

Job description

Chief Information Security Officer, IFP

Job Description

About Us

Cottonelle. Scott. Kleenex. Kotex. Poise. Huggies. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform - so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

We're out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes leaders and teams who care about making a difference. In the Chief Information Security Officer, International Family Care & Professional (CISO, IFP) role, you'll apply your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands to help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

This role will be part of Kimberly-Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You'll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark's iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano's industrial and sustainability leadership.

Position Summary

International Family Care & Professional (IFP), a soon to be formed Joint Venture, is headquartered in the United Kingdom with operations across 40+ markets and sales in over 70+ markets across Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. IFP is seeking a seasoned and visionary cybersecurity leader to shape and execute our global digital security strategy.

Reporting to the CIO, IFP, the CISO for the IFP Joint Venture, plays a pivotal role in aligning cybersecurity and IT strategy with the organization's broader business objectives. You are a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing technology direction to ensure robust security frameworks support long-term growth and innovation. With a deep understanding of business relationship management, you bridge the gap between IT capabilities and strategic priorities, driving secure, scalable solutions that enable operational excellence and digital transformation.

The CISO, IFP is a visionary yet grounded leader with strong skills in business management, detailed working knowledge of information security technologies and leading an IT security organisation to achieve security compliance. You serve as the process owner of all ongoing activities related to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of consumers, customers, business partners, employees and business information in compliance with information security policies. The CISO, IFP must be highly knowledgeable about the business environment and ensure that information systems are maintained in a fully functional, secure mode.

Role and Responsibilities

The CISO, IFP will be responsible for safeguarding our digital infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling secure innovation across our global operations—inclu ding manufacturing and commercial activities. This role is pivotal to our digital transformation journey, embedding security into every facet of our business. More specifically, this leader will:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead a global cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Advise senior leadership and the JV Board on cyber risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies.
• Drive enterprise-wide security transformation initiatives, including Zero Trust architecture, cloud security, and secure supply chain practices.
• Enable "Privacy by Design" and support the collection and protection of first-party consumer data.

Governance & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain comprehensive security policies, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Oversee risk assessments, audits, and compliance with global regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX, HIPAA).
• Manage third-party risk and ensure secure vendor relationships.
• Chair the Cyber-Risk Steering Committee and maintain a cyber scorecard for executive reporting.

Security Operations

• Lead global SOC operations, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Oversee identity and access management (IAM), data loss prevention (DLP), endpoint protection, and IT security infrastructure.
• Monitor evolving threats and technologies and foster a proactive security culture.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with IT, Legal, HR, and Enterprise Risk teams to embed security into business processes and digital products.
• Serve as the primary control point for significant security incidents and coordinate response plans.
• Engage external consultants for audits and penetration testing as needed.

Professional Skills and Qualifications

The CISO, IFP will possess/be:

Functional Leadership

• Extensive experience in information security, including recent experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven success leading the strategy, development and implementation of enterprise-wide information security programmes (IT/OT) in Fortune 500 environments.
• Experience in consumer goods, retail, or FMCG sectors preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in hybrid cloud environments, complex supply chains, and global regulatory landscapes.
• Leadership experience developing global policies and strategies in collaboration with IT teams to protect the Consumer, Supply Chain, Employees, IT assets and intellectual property.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with Board-level presence.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced knowledge in: Platform Security, Data Security, Network Security, Perimeter Security, Security Assessment Tools, Security Monitoring Tools, and Managed Security Services, DLP and 3rd Party Risks.
• Strong grasp of security governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Advanced understanding of Security Governance Standards, Business Continuity Planning, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, Computer Security Incident Response, and Security Compliance Audits.
• Expertise in Digital ID Management, authentication, and authorisation.
• Understanding of amplifying regulatory environment around global data privacy regulations, safe harbor laws and associated enforcements as well as policy actions to be taken.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact and influence strategic decisions.
• Skilled in programme management, change leadership, and cross-functional team building.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic Thinker: Aligns security strategy with business goals and global trends.
• People Motivator: Inspires high-performing teams through clear vision and adaptive leadership.
• Customer-Centric Builder: Prioritises security, privacy, and risk mitigation for consumers, customers, and employees.
• Results Driven: Sets ambitious goals and drives continuous improvement across the organisation.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's preferred).
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications required.
• MBA or advanced business qualification is a plus.

Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working

• Focus on Consumers. We keep the needs of customers and consumers at the center of our work. Building strong customer relationships and delivering consumer-centric solutions. Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies that delight our consumers.
• Play to Win. We aim high, measure our results, and live our values because winning with integrity matters. Setting aggressive goals and consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Pushing past status quo to create new and better ways to solve problems and win.
• Move Fast. We turn decisions into action, remove barriers and seek progress over perfection. Stepping up to champion ideas, address difficult issues and say what needs to be said. Tackling challenges with a sense of urgency, seizing new opportunities, and scaling winning solutions.
• Grow our People. We champion inclusion and encourage our people to ideate, innovate and contribute to their growth. Encouraging diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds that enable our winning culture. Placing a high priority on developing self and others to meet career goals and the organization's goals.

Total Benefits

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees' total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme. We are proud to be rated as a top 100 workplace for working mothers for two years in a row. We offer a flexible hybrid working environment and welcome a conversation to this approach.

To Be Considered

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And finally, the small print....

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Kimberly-Clark is a sponsor of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation Good Recruitment Campaign.

Kimberly-Clark will support global relocation for the chosen candidate for the role, including assistance to obtain proper work authorization. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.

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Job Details

• Primary Location: Walton Oaks
• Additional Locations
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time