Head of Cyber Security

Head of Cyber Security required to provide global Cyber Security leadership and subject matter expertise in support of the wide-ranging global information governance requirements by our client, aligning to the overall risk management approach.

The Head of Cyber Security leads a team of Cyber security professionals and holds a graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Security, a related subject or equivalent experience.

Based in Manchester, the client offers an exceptional package for this role, including salary up to £63K plus bonus, and benefits such as a pension scheme (employer contributions up to 22%) and 32 days of holidays plus bank holidays.

Key Skills and Experience

• Information Security qualification – (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Implementer or equivalent experience)
• ITIL and Prince 2 Foundation or equivalent experience
• Higher level ITIL and/or Prince 2 qualification

Additional Experience Requirements

• Significant professional IT security experience in a corporate setting (ideally in a second line of defence role).
• Experience of leading successful IT Security Teams/functions.
• Familiar with information security frameworks such as SANS Top 20 CSC, OWASP, ISO27001, CyberEssentials or other similar frameworks.
• Experience of addressing a wide range of IT security challenges.
• Experience of building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and senior colleagues.
• Experience of developing and implementing IT security strategies, objectives and plans.

The role can be based out of London, Manchester or Warsaw and requires travel.

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