Intec Select
Chief Information Security Officer
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Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Virtual CISO Consultant
Location: Remote (UK) with occasional client site visit
Engagement: Fractional / Associate Consultant (2–3 days per week)
Rate: £50–£56 per hour Outside IR35
Join InScope Select as a Fractional CISO
InScope Select is expanding its network of senior cyber security consultants and is looking for an experienced Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to support one of our growing clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic cyber security leader who enjoys working with executive teams, influencing business decisions, and delivering measurable security outcomes without the commitment of a full-time role.
About the Engagement:
Our client is currently undergoing significant business transformation and requires an experienced Virtual CISO to provide strategic security leadership, governance oversight, and compliance expertise. The engagement is designed around a flexible retained model, requiring approximately 2–3 days per week, with the opportunity for additional project work as business needs evolve.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the organisation's cyber security strategy and roadmap.
- Provide trusted security advice to the Board and Executive Leadership.
- Team Lead cyber governance and security risk management activities.
- Own and maintain the enterprise risk register.
- Deliver board-level security reporting and cyber maturity updates.
- Oversee third-party and supplier cyber risk assessments.
- Lead incident response planning and executive-level cyber preparedness.
- Drive security awareness initiatives across the business.
- Support regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
- Develop and maintain security policies, standards and governance documentation.
- Provide ISO 27001 guidance and continuous improvement support.
- Deliver governance metrics and compliance reporting.
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About:
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Previous experience as a CISO, Virtual CISO or Head of Information Security.
- Strong understanding of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
- Experience with ISO 27001, risk management and security governance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including Board and Executive engagement.
- Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance security with business objectives.
- Consultancy or advisory experience is highly desirable.
What's on Offer:
- Flexible fractional engagement (2–3 days per week).
- Competitive hourly rate of £50–£56 per hour.
- Remote-first with occasional travel.
- Opportunity to work with an organisation undergoing significant transformation.
- Potential for future engagements through InScope Select's growing consultancy network.
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