Chief Information Security & Risk Leader

London Borough of Tower Hamlets; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Tower Hamlets seeks a strategic Head of Information Security to drive cyber leadership and a comprehensive security programme across the council and partners. You will shape policy, risk management, and governance to align with local government requirements.

You will lead incident response, cyber risk assurance, and engage senior stakeholders to secure the organisation’s information assets and regulatory posture.

Qualifications

• Proven cyber leadership in a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Ability to shape and execute enterprise-wide security strategy.
• Strong communication to senior management and board.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver information security strategy and roadmaps.
• Lead risk assessments and maintain an Information Security Management System.
• Oversee governance, policies, controls and regulatory alignment.

Skills

Cyber leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Information risk management

Education

CISM

CISSP

CISA

Job description

London Borough of Tower Hamlets seeks a strategic Head of Information Security to drive cyber leadership and a comprehensive security programme across the council and partners. You will shape policy, risk management, and governance to align with local government requirements.

You will lead incident response, cyber risk assurance, and engage senior stakeholders to secure the organisation’s information assets and regulatory posture.