About this role
Salary: £90,000 - 95,000 per year
Requirements: Currently operating, or recently operated, at Head of Information Security levelStrong background in security, governance, risk, compliance, strategy development, and deliveryExperience managing small teams and coordinating work with external security vendorsProven track record managing third-party security and supplier riskStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levelExperience with ISO 27001 and/or Cyber Essentials PlusBroad security background rather than a narrow technical specialismExperience in professional services environments is advantageousUnderstanding of AI threats and guardrails, as well as how to use AI to improve security posture Responsibilities: Lead cybersecurity maturity assessments and define a clear, actionable roadmap for improvementDevelop, implement, and continuously improve our information security strategy, policies, and standardsAct as the senior subject matter expert for information and cyber security across our organisationManage and optimise third-party security relationships, including suppliers, MSPs, and assurance partnersOversee security governance, risk management, and compliance activitiesProvide leadership and direction to a small internal team, supported by external vendorsEngage with senior stakeholders to translate security risk into clear business impact and prioritiesSupport audits, certifications, and assurance activities such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus Technologies: AISupportSecurityEmbeddedRails More:
We are seeking an experienced Head of Information Security to lead and mature our information security capability at a strategic level. This is a senior leadership role based in London with a hybrid working model of 2 to 3 days onsite. You will sit as a separate function to IT while working alongside them in a collaborative approach, helping us assess current maturity, define a clear security strategy, and embed security across people, process, and technology. We offer a competitive salary of up to £95,000, plus a generous bonus and benefits package, with the opportunity to shape and mature a security function and progress toward a future CISO capacity.
last updated 29 week of 2026