Head of Cyber Security

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-_Head of Cyber Security Permanent 88, London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) 30 days holiday + 8% pension + other benefitsA leading regulatory organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Security to provide strategic leadership and direction across its cyber and information security function.

This is a senior, cross-functional leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a comprehensive cyber security strategy, ensuring organisational resilience against evolving cyber threats while enabling secure digital innovation.

The Role You will lead the development and implementation of a forward-thinking cyber security strategy, ensuring systems, data, and services are protected through robust controls, governance, and risk management practices.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will act as the organisation's subject matter expert on cyber security, providing clear, actionable advice on risks, threats, and mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the organisation-wide cyber security strategy and roadmap

Establish and evolve the cyber security operating model, including team structure

Develop and implement security policies, standards, and best practices

Provide expert advice to senior leadership on cyber risk and resilience

Lead cyber risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities

Oversee security architecture to ensure alignment with wider technology strategy

Drive continuous improvement through security assessments, testing, and reporting

Ensure effective incident detection, response, and recovery capabilities

Lead vulnerability management and remediation across all technology environments

Oversee third-party security testing, including penetration testing and phishing simulations

Promote a strong cyber security culture through training and awareness initiatives

Monitor and report on threat intelligence trends and emerging risks

About You You will be a strategic and influential cyber security leader with a strong track record of operating at senior level within complex organisations.

Key Skills & Experience Proven experience developing and delivering cyber security strategies

Strong understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials Expertise in risk management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response

Experience with enterprise security tools (e.g. SIEM, IDS, firewalls, encryption technologies)
Knowledge of cloud and hybrid security environments

Ability to communicate complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders

Experience influencing senior leadership and driving organisation-wide change

Desirable

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISOExperience with in regulated or public sector environments

Leadership & Behaviours Strong decision-making in high-risk, high-impact environments

Ability to lead with purpose and set strategic direction

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Focus on delivering measurable outcomes and organisational resilience

Additional Information Hybrid working: 2 days per week in London
30 days annual leave 8% pension contribution + other benefits

Participation in an on-call rota may be required

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