Head of Information Security

Head of Information Security required by a global services organisation, to be based remotely, who has recently embarked on a significant IT transformation programme.

Role – Head of Information Security
Location – Remote with very infrequent (no more than once per quarter) international travel
Skills – Head of Information Security, Cyber Security, Security Management, Risk and Compliance, Governance, Line Management, Vendor Management, Continuous Improvement
Salary – £95,000 to £100,000 + benefits

The Head of Information Security will have a proven track record and experience in developing information security and business continuity risk management policies and procedures, as well as successfully executing complex programmes that meet my clients objectives in a dynamic and complex business environment, hold a recognised qualification within information security (i.e. CISSP, CISM), a history of working in a similar organisational structure to my client (i.e. corporate, ideally with multiple business units reporting into a group function), can demonstrate excellent line and vendor management experience to include examples of continuous improvement, be a proven self-starter with strong collaboration, delivery focused, relationship building, integrity and senior stakeholder management competencies and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Your role will be to join the IT leadership team, reporting into the CISO, where you will be driving the development of the future global information security landscape in order to meet future business strategies, objectives and requitements.

In return my client can offer a competitive base salary and benefits and the opportunity to join a global services organisation where you’ll be working closely with the CISO on various initiatives and strategies, as part of a wider IT transformation programme.

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