Senior InfoSec Strategy & Risk Leader

Vp plc; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental company in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Information Security leader to define and implement a comprehensive security strategy. You will advise the board on risks and controls, while building a team to enhance security efforts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in complex organizations, certified expertise in security frameworks, and robust knowledge of data protection laws. This role includes collaboration with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension

Company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Learning & Development opportunities

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a critical, complex department.
• Certified expertise in security frameworks and standards.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Vp's Information Security strategy.
• Lead strategy adoption and alignment with business goals.
• Conduct risk assessments on systems, data, and networks.

Skills

Leadership in complex departments

Security frameworks expertise (NCSC, NIST, ISO27001)

Hands-on with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP)

Knowledge of UK Data Protection and GDPR

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Job description

A leading equipment rental company in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Information Security leader to define and implement a comprehensive security strategy. You will advise the board on risks and controls, while building a team to enhance security efforts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in complex organizations, certified expertise in security frameworks, and robust knowledge of data protection laws. This role includes collaboration with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives.