Head of SOC

Inchcape; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive distributor is seeking a Head of Global Security Operations Centre to lead cybersecurity initiatives at its headquarters. This role focuses on protecting information assets through strategic direction, team management, and incident response. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership in SOC operations, excellent communication skills, and experience in digital forensics and incident response. The firm offers a supportive environment with growth opportunities and work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Industry leadership

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading and mentoring SOC teams.
• Deeply knowledgeable about key security controls like SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ITDR.
• Familiar with cyber regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Inchcape Global SOC team.
• Set strategic direction for daily SOC operations.
• Act as coordinator during major cyber incidents.
• Design and maintain SOC tools and processes.
• Drive improvements in security posture and incident response.

Skills

Excellent communication

Incident response

Digital forensics

Knowledge of SIEM

Knowledge of GDPR

Team leadership

Job description

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape Group HQ, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our Cybersecurity team is seeking a Head of Global Head of Security Operations Centre. In this role, you’ll lead Inchcape’s Global SOC, driving the protection of our information assets and ensuring our systems’ confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You’ll provide strategic direction, expert leadership, and operational oversight monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats across our IT and cloud environments. You’ll champion continuous improvement, coordinate major incident responses, and foster a culture of proactive, threat-led security and compliance.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the Inchcape Global SOC team, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Set strategic direction and oversee daily SOC operations to ensure high standards.
• Act as the central coordinator during major cyber incidents, delivering timely and actionable updates to leadership.
• Design, maintain, and improve SOC tools, processes, and playbooks for effective incident response.
• Orchestrate and oversee cybersecurity incident investigations, ensuring thorough and evidence-based outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in security posture, risk mitigation, and incident response capabilities.
• Establish and maintain clear metrics and reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll be

• You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to translate complex technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• You’ll be self‑motivated and proactive, thriving in dynamic environments.
• You’ll be experienced in leading and mentoring SOC teams.
• You’ll be skilled in incident response and digital forensics.
• You’ll be deeply knowledgeable about key security controls (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ITDR).
• You’ll be familiar with cyber regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2) and frameworks (e.g., NIST).
• You’ll be resilient under pressure, committed to continuous learning and improvement.

We offer you

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dynamic team committed to your success.
• Career Growth: We're invested in your development and offer ample opportunity for advancement.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a role that balances strategic analysis with day‑to‑day business support.
• Industry Leadership: Be part of a company that leads the transformation of the automotive distribution industry.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit we’re looking for. Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

At Inchcape, inclusion accelerates our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all. Click here to learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast‑growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Find out more visitwww.inchcape.com

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.

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