Global Head of Security & Compliance

Marshall of Cambridge Holdings Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering engineering firm based in Cambridge seeks a Head of Business Security & Compliance to lead their security and compliance strategy across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security and governance, particularly within multinational organizations, and will ensure compliance with relevant security standards. This is a senior role that involves engaging with various stakeholders, overseeing data governance and cyber security measures while fostering a robust security culture throughout the organization.

Benefits

27 days holiday increasing with service

Pension contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work

Life assurance at 4x basic salary

Enhanced parental leave

Paid volunteering leave

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in security, information assurance, cyber governance or compliance roles.
• Experience working with MoD, NPSA, DE&S, government security agencies.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global security and compliance strategy.
• Oversee cyber security governance and IT assurance.
• Act as Security Controller and Crypto Custodian.
• Ensure compliance with defence security obligations.
• Lead audit and assurance programmes.

Skills

Extensive experience in security

Proven track record in multinational organisations

Experience with government security agencies

Experience handling classified information

Cyber security oversight

Familiarity with ISO 27001

Experience developing security policies

Experience leading security accreditation

Facility and physical security planning

Delivery of security awareness training

Job description

A pioneering engineering firm based in Cambridge seeks a Head of Business Security & Compliance to lead their security and compliance strategy across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security and governance, particularly within multinational organizations, and will ensure compliance with relevant security standards. This is a senior role that involves engaging with various stakeholders, overseeing data governance and cyber security measures while fostering a robust security culture throughout the organization.