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Head of IT Security

Job in City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listing for: Silver Birch Rec Ltd T/A Etech Partners
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT Consultant, IT Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 GBP Yearly GBP 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Head of IT Security - URGENT
Location: City Of London

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Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership, direction and manage the execution of all aspects of Information Security for the organisation and Digital, including technology governance, policies, processes and controls.
  • Promote the importance of effective information security measures and procedures across all business units.
  • Define information security policies, processes and best practices across business units that establish clear guidelines for handling security matters and managing risk.
  • Evaluate information security and technology risk and integrate with risk management processes, providing information security direction and advice to business and technology projects as required.
  • Advise on the design, implementation and maintenance of specialised hardware and software that secure the information technology environment, ensuring that applications are appropriately secure and aligned with corporate security standards.
  • Develop and execute global IT security strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead the design and implementation of security policies, standards, and frameworks.
  • Manage risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response processes.
  • Oversee compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO
    27001) and industry standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external security partners.
  • Drive security awareness and training programs across the organization.
  • Lead and mentor the IT security team to ensure capability and resilience.
Skills Needed
  • Proven experience in a senior IT security leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.
  • Experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide security strategies.
  • Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including C‑Suite.
  • (Ideally) CISSP, CISM equivalent

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