Chief Information Security & Risk Leader

Anderson Quigley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of Information and Cyber Security to shape their security strategy. This role involves providing strategic leadership, managing enterprise security risks, and fostering a strong security culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading security functions and in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks. This opportunity promises the chance to significantly influence the security posture of the organization in a dynamic and impactful role.

Qualifications

• Track record in leading enterprise-level information security functions or programmes.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR.
• Ability to balance security risk with business agility.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for information and cyber security.
• Manage enterprise-wide security and IT risk.
• Develop and embed a cross-organisation security awareness culture.

Skills

Leadership in information security functions

Governance and risk management

Cloud security expertise (Azure, M365)

Data protection

Identity & access management

Understanding of emerging technology risks

Strong communication skills

Incident response leadership

Education

Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Job description

A leading security consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of Information and Cyber Security to shape their security strategy. This role involves providing strategic leadership, managing enterprise security risks, and fostering a strong security culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading security functions and in-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks. This opportunity promises the chance to significantly influence the security posture of the organization in a dynamic and impactful role.