Head of Information Security

Ashdown Group; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Uxbridge is seeking a Head of Information Security to lead its information security strategy. You will manage risk assessments and implement security governance while working closely with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills in information security and CISSP or similar accreditation. This is an office-based role, requiring presence in the office 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering secure, compliant and robust systems.
• Strong leadership skills in information security.
• Ability to implement security governance policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the information security strategy for the organisation.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the ISMS.
• Oversee risk management activities including assessments and incident response.
• Manage relationships with third party suppliers and deliver awareness training.

Skills

Information security leadership

Risk management

Incident response

ISO27001 standards

Education

CISSP or similar accreditation

Job description

Overview

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished Head of Information Security to join its team based in Uxbridge, west London. This is an office-based role, so you will work from the office 5 days per week.

In this role of significant responsibility, you will design and lead the information security strategy for the organisation. Supported by a Cyber Security Analyst you will provide InfoSec expertise, ensuring that the business has a secure, resilient and robust technology estate, and will also ensure that effective security governance policies and procedures are in place.

Responsibilities

• Evolving a cyber and information security strategy aligned with ISO27001 standards and business objectives.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Oversee risk management activities, including risk assessments, mitigation planning, and incident response. You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment between security initiatives and organisational priorities and strive to continually harden and enhance the organisation’s IT systems.
• Manage relationships with third party suppliers and external auditors and deliver awareness training, enhance and test the business’s disaster recovery, continuity and incident response plans, and carry out internal audits for the InfoSec governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• You must be a highly capable information security leader with a proven track record of delivering secure, compliant and robust systems and procedures.
• CISSP or similar accreditation would be highly advantageous to your application.

Notes

This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Information Security to join a market leading business.