Head of Information Security

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 157,000 - 203,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking a Head of Information Security for a 6-month contract in Bath with a 3‑day-per-week pattern, with remote work options. The role leads a 15-person security function and shapes the future information security strategy across IT, OT and Digital.

The successful candidate will have senior cyber leadership experience, a strong track record in security strategy and transformation, and the ability to communicate at Board level.

Qualifications

• Senior cyber/security leadership experience.
• Strong background in security strategy and transformation.
• Experience leading teams through significant change.
• Strong executive and Board-level communication.
• Knowledge of NIS/CAF, ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR.
• OT/Critical National Infrastructure experience desirable.
• Consultancy or complex regulated-sector backgrounds considered.
• CISO experience not essential; strong Deputy CISO profiles welcome.

Responsibilities

• Define the future Information Security strategy.
• Lead and develop a 15-person security function.
• Mature cyber capability across IT, OT and Digital.
• Shape the future security, technology and automation blueprint.
• Improve security governance, architecture and risk management.
• Advise senior leadership on cyber risk and strategy.
• Strong problem solving ability.

Skills

Senior leadership

Security strategy

Change management

Executive communication

NIS/CAF knowledge

ISO 27001 knowledge

NIST knowledge

GDPR knowledge

OT/CNI experience

Job description

Head of information security | Contract 6 months | 3 days per week | Bath/Remote

We’re looking for a senior security leader to take on a high-impact transformation assignment within a major UK organisation operating across utilities, infrastructure, construction and other complex businesses. You will be responsible for stabalising the team as well as planning the strategy for the future. There is some flexibility if you would prefer 2 days a week.

You’ll lead a security function of around 15 people during a significant period of change, helping define the future security strategy and operating model across IT, OT and Digital.

The role:

• Define the future Information Security strategy
• Lead and develop a 15-person security function
• Mature cyber capability across IT, OT and Digital
• Shape the future security, technology and automation blueprint
• Improve security governance, architecture and risk management
• Advise senior leadership on cyber risk and strategy
• Strong problem solving ability

What we’re looking for

• Senior cyber/security leadership experience
• Strong background in security strategy and transformation
• Experience leading teams through significant change
• Strong executive and Board-level communication
• Knowledge of NIS/CAF, ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR
• OT/Critical National Infrastructure experience highly desirable
• Consultancy or complex regulated-sector backgrounds also considered
• Existing CISO experience not essential. Strong Deputy CISO/Security Director profiles ready to step up are welcome.