Head of Information Security

Location: Ashgill

hackajob is partnering directly with Ordnance Survey to hire for this role. Head of Information Security Full Time | £89,411.00 - £ (dependent on experience) Hybrid (minimum of 4 days a week in Southampton)
* Must be able to hold DV clearance. Who we are We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britains national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for. Help create the confidence that enables Ordnance Survey to thrive in a digital world At Ordnance Survey, information security is about more than protecting systems and managing cyber threats.

It's about creating the trust and confidence that allows our organisation to innovate, grow and deliver nationally important services every day. As technology continues to evolve, security plays a vital role in helping us make informed decisions, manage risk effectively and deliver trusted digital services. We believe the most effective security teams don't simply protect against threats. They help organisations move forward with confidence, balancing risk, resilience and opportunity.

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Head of Information Security to lead the delivery and continual improvement of our Information Security capability. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, you will help shape the direction of Information Security at OS while leading the services, controls and operational activities that keep our organisation secure. As a member of the Security & Resilience Leadership Team, you'll contribute to the development of security strategy and be accountable for translating that strategy into effective capabilities, services and outcomes.

Working closely with colleagues across technology, product, operations and corporate functions, you will ensure security is practical, proportionate and embedded in the way we deliver services and manage risk. What you'll be doing You'll lead the day-to-day operation, delivery and continual improvement of OS's Information Security capability, ensuring our security services, controls and processes remain effective, proportionate and aligned to organisational priorities.

You will be accountable for:
Contributing to the development and delivery of the Security Strategy and roadmap. Leading and continually improving Information Security capabilities, services and operating models, ensuring they meet organisational needs and support business objectives. Providing expert Information Security advice, guidance and assurance, ensuring security is embedded in business change, projects, products and technology delivery. Leading the response to cyber and information security incidents and ensuring emerging threats and vulnerabilities are effectively managed.

Leading cyber and information security risk management activities, ensuring risks and controls are managed in line with organisational risk appetite and governance requirements. Developing security reporting, metrics and insights that support decision-making, provide visibility of Information security performance and demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls. Leading the ongoing review and improvement of Information Security capabilities, services and operating models, ensuring they evolve in line with organisational priorities, emerging threats and industry good practice.

Building strong partnerships across OS and with external stakeholders to strengthen security outcomes, organisational awareness and shared accountability for security. As an OS Leader Operating at the Leading Other Leaders level within the OS Leadership Framework, you will lead through…