Head of Information Security (DV Cleared, Hybrid)

Ordnance Survey; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 890 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Pension

Learning and development support

Job summary

Ordnance Survey in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Information Security to lead the security strategy, services and operational activities. You will drive risk-aware decisions, oversee incident response and guide security improvements across the organisation.

This role requires balancing strategic oversight with practical delivery, leading a team to ensure security is embedded in change, projects and technology platforms while partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High-level information security leadership experience in a complex environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management, threat and vulnerability management.
• Experience translating security challenges into practical organisational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the Security Strategy and roadmap.
• Lead and continually improve Information Security capabilities, services and operating models.
• Provide expert Information Security advice, guidance and assurance.
• Lead the response to cyber and information security incidents and manage threats.
• Lead cyber and information security risk management activities with governance alignment.
• Develop security reporting, metrics and insights for decision-making.
• Lead ongoing improvement of Information Security capabilities to align with priorities and threats.
• Build strong partnerships across OS and external stakeholders.

Skills

Government Security

Information Technology Security

Information Technology Strategies

Line Management Experience

National Security Law

Security Management

Security Programming

Security Standards

Security Tools

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategy Development

Job description

Ordnance Survey in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Information Security to lead the security strategy, services and operational activities. You will drive risk-aware decisions, oversee incident response and guide security improvements across the organisation.

This role requires balancing strategic oversight with practical delivery, leading a team to ensure security is embedded in change, projects and technology platforms while partnering with internal and external stakeholders.