Head of Cyber Security

St Mungo's; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in the City of London is seeking a Head of Cyber Security to lead its security strategy, ensuring data protection and supporting its mission to end homelessness. This role requires proven experience in cyber security leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to making a social impact. Competitive salary and benefits offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive flexitime and agile working model

Incremental annual leave allowance

Family-friendly leave policies

Financial wellbeing platform

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security leadership, strategy, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and information security frameworks.
• A passion for making a difference to the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Information Security function.
• Drive compliance and risk reduction across the organization.
• Manage key partnerships and enhance security services.
• Promote a positive security culture among staff.
• Deliver strategic improvements and security enhancements.

Skills

Cyber security leadership

Risk management

Data protection knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Cyber Essentials

Knowledge of ISO 27001

Job description

About The Role

Make a real impact – lead our cyber security strategy and protect what matters most. At St Mungo’s we work every day to end homelessness and rebuild lives. Our mission is clear: everyone deserves a safe place to call home. We’re looking for an experienced Head of Cyber Security to shape and deliver our security strategy, safeguarding sensitive data and supporting our mission to end rough sleeping for good.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Information Security function, working with a high‑performing team and embedding best practice across the organisation.
• Drive compliance and risk reduction, ensuring robust security processes, policies and disaster recovery plans.
• Manage key partnerships and enhance security services organisation‑wide.
• Champion a positive security culture, promoting awareness and responsible behaviours among staff.
• Deliver strategic improvements and continuous security enhancements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security leadership, strategy and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, data protection and information security frameworks.
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• A passion for making a difference to the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

How to Apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website. When you’re ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your CV and Supporting Statement.

Closing Date

10am on 2nd December 2025

Interview & Assessments

TBC

Location & Working Arrangements

The Central Office is currently based in Tower Hill, London. We plan to relocate in the summer of 2026 and are exploring alternative office locations on the eastern edge of the City of London. We support a flexible approach to work and are open to discussing options for agile/hybrid working.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission‑driven organisation making a real social impact.
• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture and opportunities for professional development.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits.
• Supportive flexitime, agile working model and incremental annual leave allowance (28 days rising to 31 after five years).
• Family‑friendly leave policies – maternity, adoption and parental leave, carer’s leave and fertility treatment leave.
• Financial wellbeing platform, pension auto‑enrolment, employee assistance programme, SmartHealth app, Cycle to Work scheme, interest‑free season ticket loans and discount vouchers.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued, and we welcome applications from all under‑represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level. Mandatory diversity & inclusion training, unconscious bias training for managers and a range of other courses are provided. We publish our employee diversity statistics and pay gap reports on our website.

Wellbeing & Professional Development

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to ensure wellbeing remains a key priority. In addition to the benefits above, we provide an induction, training, Steps into Management programme, internal mentoring, career development forums and secondment opportunities.

Additional Information

A DBS disclosure check is a requirement for this post and will be undertaken for the successful candidate. All appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.