Delivery Lead (Cyber Security)

Dunelm; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Security Delivery Lead to oversee security initiatives across various domains. This role requires collaboration with InfoSec and Risk teams, leading a DevSecOps team, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, with experience in Agile delivery methods highly valued. This position offers a hybrid working model with a minimum of one day in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity.
• Experience in Agile/scrum methodologies.
• Ability to oversee a DevSecOps team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security initiatives across multiple domains.
• Act as the single point of contact for internal audit actions.
• Collaborate closely with InfoSec, Risk, and SecOps.

Skills

Technical knowledge of security practices

Risk management

Agile delivery methods

DevOps experience

Communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences

Job description

Overview

We operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of one day per week in the office, with occasional travel for team days and training. The Security Delivery Lead will be a key member of our Cyber Security team, helping to deliver security, audit, and cyber outcomes against our business goals.

What you'll be doing

The Security Delivery Lead will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of security initiatives across multiple domains, including DevSecOps, Information Security, and Risk Management. This role acts as the single point of contact for internal audit actions and ensures compliance with organisational standards. You will oversee a DevSecOps team, collaborate closely with InfoSec, Risk and SecOps, and provide leadership across projects operating in both agile and waterfall environments. Success in this role requires strong problem‑solving skills, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and a proactive approach to driving security outcomes.

What we’ll look for in you

• Technical knowledge and an understanding of security practices, tools and techniques within a large organisation
• Experience working with risk, governance, internal audit or security teams
• Experience in Agile / bi‑modal delivery methods (Scrum, Kanban, PMP, etc.)
• Experience working with Product, other Delivery Leads and Engineers to deliver against the teams’ roadmaps
• Leading conversations with people at all technical levels
• Experience within a DevOps environment
• Comfortable speaking to, and presenting to leadership (Executive, Directors, Heads) regularly
• Ability to convey technical information to non‑technical people

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to becoming an inclusive business that reflects the diversity of our customers and workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, socio‑economic background or education. We are seeking applications from individuals who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.