InfoSec Strategy Lead — Transform & Scale 15-Team (Remote)

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 128,000 - 168,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Head of Information Security for a 6-month contract, working 3 days per week with one day in Bath and two days remote. This senior transformation assignment is with a major UK organisation operating across utilities, infrastructure and complex sectors.

You will lead a team of around 15, define future strategy across IT, OT and Digital, and advise board on cyber risk. Inside IR35 rate £800 per day.

Qualifications

• Senior cyber/security leadership experience.
• Background in security strategy and transformation.
• Experience leading teams through significant change.
• Executive/Board-level communication skills.
• Knowledge of NIS/CAF, ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR.
• OT/ Critical National Infrastructure experience desirable.
• CISO experience not essential; deputy profiles welcome.

Responsibilities

• Define the future Information Security strategy.
• Lead and develop a 15-person security function.
• Mature cyber capability across IT, OT and Digital.
• Shape the future security, technology and automation blueprint.
• Improve security governance, architecture and risk management.
• Advise senior leadership on cyber risk and strategy.

Skills

Security leadership

Security strategy

Change management

Executive communication

Board communication

Cyber risk standards

OT/CNI experience

Job description

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Head of Information Security for a 6-month contract, working 3 days per week with one day in Bath and two days remote. This senior transformation assignment is with a major UK organisation operating across utilities, infrastructure and complex sectors.

You will lead a team of around 15, define future strategy across IT, OT and Digital, and advise board on cyber risk. Inside IR35 rate £800 per day.