Head of Security

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is looking for a highly skilled Head of Security to enhance its security posture across all operations. This senior leadership role requires deep expertise in London Market insurance, focusing on developing security strategies, ensuring compliance, and managing a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in security functions within the brokerage side of the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading enterprise-level security functions.
• Deep understanding of the London Market and its regulatory landscape.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive security strategy.
• Ensure robust protection of data, systems, and infrastructure.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, and incident response.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Job description

Industry: Insurance – London Market (Candidates without London Market experience will not progress.)

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Head of Security to lead and enhance the organisation’s security posture across all operations. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep expertise in London Market insurance, with a strong preference for candidates from a Broker background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive security strategy aligned with business objectives
• Ensure robust protection of data, systems, and infrastructure across the enterprise
• Oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, and incident response
• Engage with executive and board-level stakeholders to embed a culture of security
• Build and manage a high-performing security and cyber risk team

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading enterprise-level security functions
• Deep understanding of the London Market and its regulatory landscape
• Experience within the Broker side of the insurance sector is highly desirable
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing abilities