Head of Security; CISO

Head of Security (CISO)

Location: Hybrid | Permanent

Clear Course is seeking an experienced Head of Security (CISO) to lead and evolve our group-wide security strategy across a diverse portfolio of 40+ software and payments businesses.

Reporting to the Chief Technology & Transformation Officer, with a dotted line to the Board and Audit Committee, this is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for security governance, operations, compliance, and risk management across a complex technology estate spanning payments, healthcare, and B2B SaaS.

With ongoing M&A activity, active PCI-DSS obligations, and a rapidly evolving platform landscape, you'll play a critical role in protecting our customers, supporting business growth, and embedding security across the organisation.

What you'll do

• Define and lead the Group's security strategy, policies, and governance framework
• Provide Board-level reporting on security posture, risks, and compliance activities
• Oversee security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and remediation
• Act as the executive lead during security incidents and manage external stakeholder communications
• Own PCI-DSS compliance across Clear Accept and Clear Debit payment platforms
• Lead the Gr...