Interim Head of Information Security

Head Resourcing Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Part time

Job summary

A leading Cyber Security Consultancy in London is seeking an Interim Head of Information Security for a 2-3 month engagement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in senior security roles and will oversee two key projects: planning for ISO certification and auditing the current Cyber Security setup. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is experience in Transport or Logistics environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Information Security Function and work closely with the CIO.
• Deliver projects involving planning for ISO certification and conducting a Cyber Security audit.

Skills

Senior-level Cyber / Information Security Management experience

Expertise in Cyber Security audits and gap analysis

Planning for security-related accreditations

Hands-on and Strategic Security management capability

Experience in Transport and/or Logistics environments

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management

Job description

Interim Head of Information Security needed for an initial 2 - 3-month engagement with our Cyber Security Consultancy client in London. The right candidate must have demonstrable experience in senior security roles, such as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Head of Cyber Security or Head of Information Security within complex environments, including Transport or Logistics organisations.

The role is Outside IR35 and requires 3 days per week onsite in London.

The successful candidate will be engaged as and interim Head of Information Security, working closely with the CIO in order to manage the information Security Function whilst also delivering two specific projects involving planning for ISO certification in the new year and an audit of the current Cyber Security setup, identifying any gaps and making recommendations.

Key Skills & Experience required:

• Senior-level Cyber / Information Security Management experience, including working closely with c-suite stakeholders in order to deliver both strategic and tactical results.
• Proven expertise in Cyber Security audits and gap analysis.
• Ability to plan for organisational Security related accreditations and certifications, including ISO related certifications.
• Both Hands-on and Strategic Security management capability and experience.
• Previous experience working within Transport and/or Logistics environments.
• Exceptional communication, and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to engage C-suite executives.
• Previous Consultancy experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.

If this sounds like a strong fit and you are available to take on a new role over the next month, please Apply Immediately!

Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race, and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.