Head of Cyber Security

Location: London / Hybrid Type: Permanent

Join a forward-thinking international organisation as Head of Cyber Security, where you will shape and lead the global cyber security strategy. This is a high-impact, senior leadership role ideal for someone who combines strategic oversight with hands-on expertise across security operations, incident response, and governance.

As the business continues to modernise its technology infrastructure, this role will be central to protecting digital assets and ensuring compliance with global security and data privacy standards.

• Define and implement the cyber security strategy, policies, and controls across a multi-regional environment.

• Lead global security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation.

• Manage compliance with standards such as ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials+, and GDPR.

• Build and develop a high-performing cyber team spanning multiple international offices.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, risk committees, and external vendors to ensure alignment on cyber risk and mitigation.

• Own the incident response function, including planning, testing, and leading responses when required.

• Drive security awareness across the organisation with a measurable, well-governed training programme.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior cyber security role within a regulated or professional services environment.

• Proven leadership experience managing enterprise-level IT security teams and technologies.

• Deep understanding of cloud security (Microsoft stack preferred), firewalls, VPNs, ZTNA, and SIEM platforms.

• Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and risk management frameworks including ISO27001, GDPR, and NIST.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent are desirable.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work across business functions globally.

• Lead a global cyber function with full strategic ownership.

• Be part of a major technology transformation initiative.

• Flexible hybrid working model.

• A highly collaborative, people-focused culture with strong executive backing for cyber resilience.

Apply now to be considered, or reach out in confidence to discuss the role in more detail.