Head of Information Security

Head of Information Security | Contract | Hybrid Derby (23 Days/Week) | 6 Month initial | Negotiable day-rateDo not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Were partnered with a UK bluechip organisation to appoint an interim InfoSec leader to operate as the #2 to the Group CISO and support them in the delivery of their significant security strategy. In addition supporting the strategy execution, you'll lead day to day team leadership and vendor management across Security Operations, Incident Management, and Threat & Vulnerability Management.You will take the lead on operational and strategic delivery, ensuring the groups security posture is mature, responsive, and aligned to business objectives. The organisation has a Group operating model across a large number of geographically dispersed divisions, it is essential that this interim appointment has excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to ensure effective strategy adoption.The ideal profile:Senior experience leading Information or Cyber Security in large, distributed enterprises. We are very open to appoint a strong 'Senior Manager' who has the broad InfoSec experience we require, and has deputised for the 'Head of / CISO' previouslyStrong capability across Security Operations, Incident Management, and Threat & Vulnerability Management.Company size matters here. As the client is a multi-bn bluechip, the right individual will have experience working in similarly large, complex environments (say 1bn+ turnover, 5k+ employees).A collaborative approach. Able to engage executive and board-level stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.Experience managing third-party suppliers, tooling, and managed service providers.Skilled in translating complex security metrics into clear reporting and insight (KPI/KRI dashboards).The company is based around 20 minutes South-East of Derby, you'll be onsite c.2-3 days a week. Ideally available for an immediate (or very close to) start. We can be flexible on rate for the right individual.

Created: 2025-11-04