Head of Cyber Security

Interim Global Head of IT Security & Governance

Location : London / Midlands / Sussex (Hybrid)

Contract Length : 3 - 6 months

Day Rate :
Competitive DOE

We're supporting a global organisation seeking an immediate-impact security leader to guide and accelerate major cyber transformation and governance programmes.

As Interim Global Head of IT Security & Governance, you’ll provide strategic direction, uplift global frameworks, and strengthen cyber resilience across multiple regions. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to stabilise ongoing initiatives and drive secure-by-design practices across the enterprise.

• Lead global cyber strategy and transformation efforts
• Strengthen ISO 27001, NIST, CIS and governance frameworks
• Oversee risk, compliance, security operations, and incident response
• Introduce AI-driven threat detection and automation capabilities
• Manage MSSPs and global security partners
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and Board stakeholders

• Proven global IT security & governance leadership
• Experience in large-scale cyber transformation
• Strong knowledge of international security frameworks
• Ability to deliver rapid assessment, stabilisation, and strategic clarity
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO
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