Remote Interim CISO — Financial Services (UK)

Essential Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Consulting is seeking an experienced Interim CISO for a major Financial Services engagement in the UK. The role is predominantly remote with occasional travel to London, Leeds and Manchester, and an initial 3-month contract starting ASAP.

You will lead information security during a high‑priority interim period, aligning risk, governance and security operations to business needs. Salary £43,000–£74,000 per year, plus an equivalent daily rate of £650–£700 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Interim CISO for Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Support a major Financial Services organisation on an urgent interim basis.

Skills

CISO experience

Interim role

Tools

Support

Security

Job description

Essential Consulting is seeking an experienced Interim CISO for a major Financial Services engagement in the UK. The role is predominantly remote with occasional travel to London, Leeds and Manchester, and an initial 3-month contract starting ASAP.

You will lead information security during a high‑priority interim period, aligning risk, governance and security operations to business needs. Salary £43,000–£74,000 per year, plus an equivalent daily rate of £650–£700 inside IR35.