Head of Information Security

Checkatrade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement marketplace in Greater London is seeking a Head of Information Security to shape its security strategy and lead the cybersecurity team. The role demands a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and exceptional people management skills. Responsibilities include developing cybersecurity practices, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of resilience against threats. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in cybersecurity leadership, knowledge of relevant frameworks, and excellent strategic acumen. An attractive compensation package with various perks is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Health and well-being support

Gym membership

Birthday/Special day leave

1 week's paid charity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior cybersecurity leadership role.
• Expertise in network security, cloud security, and incident response.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the cybersecurity strategy.
• Build and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity team.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity frameworks and policies.

Skills

Senior cybersecurity leadership

Technical expertise in security domains

Leadership and team-building

Communication and stakeholder management

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks

Managing security audits

Strategic mindset

Education

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)

Tools

Security tools

Job description

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Join us as Head of Information Security

Want to do work that really matters?
At Checkatrade, we’re building the UK's go-to home improvement marketplace. Every day, we help millions of homeowners find the right tradesperson for the job, fast, fair, and without the faff.

We’re looking for an experienced and highly motivated Head of Information Security to join our team. This is an exciting time to be part of our organization as we navigate a period of significant growth and change.

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Head of Information Security to lead our security initiatives and fortify our defenses in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. This pivotal role requires a visionary leader with a deep technical understanding, outstanding people management skills, and a strong grasp of cybersecurity governance. You will be instrumental in shaping our security culture, mitigating risks, and ensuring our organization is resilient against evolving threats.

Forget long lists, here’s what you’ll actually spend your time on:

• Technical leadership & strategy - inclusive of leading the development and execution of our cybersecurity strategy, aligning it with business objectives and risk appetite.
• People management & stakeholder engagement - inclusive of building, mentoring, and leading a high-performing cybersecurity team, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and excellence.
• Governance, risk & compliance (GRC) - inclusive of establishing and maintaining robust cybersecurity frameworks and policies, drawing upon standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and others.
• Suitable security & adaptability - inclusive of operating effectively in a fast‑paced environment, making timely decisions and adapting to evolving challenges and managing risk appropriately while ensuring robust security controls safeguard business operations.

It’s not about ticking every box. It’s about turning up curious, ready to crack on. You’ll do well here if you bring:

• Proven experience in a senior cybersecurity leadership role, ideally in a fast‑paced or high‑growth environment.
• Technical expertise in a wide range of security domains, including network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, and incident response.
• Demonstrable experience with and understanding of leading security tools.
• Exceptional leadership, people management, and team‑building skills.
• Strong track record of successfully managing and developing cybersecurity teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Expert knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2.
• Experience in managing security audits and achieving certifications.
• Proven ability to manage security risk and implement effective GRC programs.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance security needs with business objectives.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are highly desirable.

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s just a taste:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus or commission (role dependent)
• Health, well‑being and learning support
• Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme
• Birthday/Special day leave
• Buy & sell holiday scheme
• 1 week's paid charity leave and much more!

How we’ll get to know each other:

Screening call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners

Interviews will be held with the hiring manager, relevant stakeholders, business leaders and also the People team.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during our interview process, please discuss them with your Talent Acquisition Partner.

If this sounds like the place where you can do your best work, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t tick every box.

About us

We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.

We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go‑to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.