Information & Cyber Security Director (England)

We are currently working with a global leading consumer group, undergoing significant digital and technology transformation, on some key hires.

Role: Group Head of Information & Cyber Security

Reporting to: CIO

Location: Remote first (UK) with occasional travel to Leeds

Package: to £145k (base + car) plus up to 45% bonus

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the information, data & cyber security agenda at scale in a complex, customer-centric environment that spans e-commerce, supply chain & physical retail and reaches millions of customers across the UK and beyond.

The Opportunity

A key role, you’ll be the strategic leader and executive voice for information, data and cyber security across the group. Reporting into the Group CIO and working closely with the Executive Committee, you will develop and embed a modern, risk-based security strategy aligned to the business’s digital ambitions and complex technology estate.

This is a high-profile, business-critical role with board visibility and accountability for protecting brand trust, customer data, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the security vision and lead enterprise-wide execution across digital, physical, and third-party landscapes.
• Policy Management: Manage the organisations information security standards and principles through policies that you create and develop ensuring they exceed current industry guidance.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure that the company as a data controller and processor of personal data of its colleagues, customers, providers, or any other individuals is compliance with data protection laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK, EU and internationally within all jurisdictions of operation.
• Support the organisation’s information 'risk appetite' through assessments and advice.
• Advise the Board and Executive Committee on risks, trends, and readiness.
• Inspire, mentor, build and lead a high-performing security team: Data Protection, SOC, GRC, DevSecOps, and more.
• Embed security into our digital transformation: cloud platforms, customer data, loyalty, payments.
• Govern and assure compliance with regulatory frameworks including GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIS2, ISO 27001, and evolving UK/EU legislation.
• Manage strategic security vendor relationships, budgets, and toolsets to ensure capability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record as Head of Information & Cyber Security | CISO in a large, customer-facing organisation—ideally within retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, or similar.
• Demonstrated leadership in securing digital transformation at scale (cloud migration, agile delivery, platform modernisation).
• Track record leading a strong and motivated security team (15+)
• Experience in M&A activity and leading the security strategy across multiple integations preferred
• Strong understanding of security architecture, data protection/privacy, cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), identity and access management (IAM), and data protection.
• Experienced in board-level stakeholder engagement and crisis/incident leadership.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute, influence, and drive change in complex, federated environments.
• Relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Why Join?

• Be part of a major transformation journey where security is at the heart of the strategy.
• Influence at the highest levels in a business committed to customer trust, digital growth, and operational excellence.
• Work in a supportive, values-led culture with significant backing for innovation and capability building.

Ready to define the security agenda for one of the UK’s most recognisable brands?

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.