Interim Security Director: Remote UK, Drive Growth

Delaney & Bourton; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 147,600 - 221,400; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services group is seeking an Interim Security Director to lead their security function during a critical transformation period. This fully remote role requires proven experience at the director level with a strong background in security strategy and compliance. The candidate will oversee security operations, drive compliance with ISO 27001, and engage with senior stakeholders. An immediate start is required for this impactful interim assignment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at Security Director or CISO level in complex environments.
• Strong background across security strategy, governance, risk, compliance, and operational delivery.
• Track record of leading audits and assurance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end security landscape, ensuring risk posture strengthens.
• Lead and stabilize the security function with clear direction and priorities.
• Drive security governance and compliance, particularly ISO 27001.

Skills

Security strategy

Governance risk compliance (GRC)

Incident response

Stakeholder engagement

ISO 27001 compliance

Job description

A leading professional services group is seeking an Interim Security Director to lead their security function during a critical transformation period. This fully remote role requires proven experience at the director level with a strong background in security strategy and compliance. The candidate will oversee security operations, drive compliance with ISO 27001, and engage with senior stakeholders. An immediate start is required for this impactful interim assignment.