Amtis - Digital, Technology, Transformation
Head of Information Security
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London (Hybrid - 2-3 Days Onsite)
£90,000 - £95,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Amtis is delighted to be partnering with a growing and ambitious organisation to recruit a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Director of Information Security & Governance
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced security and information governance leader to take ownership of the organisation's cyber security, information security and governance agenda. Working closely with senior leadership, you will define and execute the security strategy, strengthen governance and risk management frameworks, and ensure the organisation's information assets are protected while enabling continued business growth.
This role is ideally suited to an individual already operating as a CISO, Head of Information Security, or equivalent senior leader, who thrives in a dynamic environment where influence, visibility and commercial pragmatism are more important than large team structures. While strategic in nature, this is a highly engaged leadership role requiring a balance of vision, governance, stakeholder management and practical delivery through a small internal team and specialist external partners.
The Role
As CISO, you will be responsible for the organisation's overall cyber security, information security and information governance capability. You will assess current maturity, establish a clear roadmap for improvement, and ensure security and governance remain aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will champion security best practice while helping the business manage risk effectively and pragmatically.
This is not a large corporate security function. Success will come through leadership, influence, prioritisation and the ability to maximise the effectiveness of a lean internal team and external specialist providers.
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver the organisation's Cyber Security, Information Security and Information Governance strategy.
- Lead security and governance maturity assessments and establish a roadmap for continual improvement.
- Provide executive leadership on cyber risk, information risk and regulatory compliance.
- Act as the organisation's senior authority on Information Security, Cyber Security and Information Governance matters.
- Develop and maintain effective governance frameworks, policies, standards and controls.
- Lead risk management activities, ensuring security risks are identified, assessed and managed appropriately.
- Oversee information governance practices including data protection, information lifecycle management, retention policies and information handling standards.
- Manage and optimise relationships with external security providers, assurance partners and key suppliers.
- Lead and develop a small internal team while leveraging third-party expertise where appropriate.
- Present security and governance risks, priorities and recommendations to senior leadership in clear business terms.
- Support ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and other audit, assurance and certification activities.
- Ensure the organisation remains prepared for emerging threats, evolving regulatory requirements and advances in areas such as Artificial Intelligence.
About You
You will be a credible and commercially aware security leader who understands how to balance business objectives, security requirements and regulatory obligations.
Essential Experience
- Current or previous experience operating as a CISO, Head of Information Security or equivalent senior security leadership position.
- Strong background across Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Governance, Risk Management and Compliance.
- Experience developing and delivering security and governance strategies within a growing organisation.
- Proven experience leading lean security functions and achieving results through small teams and third-party partners.
- Strong understanding of information governance disciplines including data protection, policy frameworks, records management and information lifecycle controls.
- Demonstrable experience managing supplier, vendor and third-party security risk.
- Experience advising senior leadership and influencing executive decision-making.
- Strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
- Broad expertise across people, process, technology and governance rather than a purely technical specialism.
- Understanding of AI-related risks, governance considerations and opportunities within modern organisations.
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Desirable
- Experience within professional services or other information-rich, regulated environments.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT or similar.
Why Join?
- High-profile leadership role with direct influence on organisational strategy.
- Opportunity to shape, mature and lead the security and governance function.
- Work closely with executive stakeholders and play a key role in business decision-making.
- Hybrid working model offering flexibility and autonomy.
- Competitive salary of up to £95,000, plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact within a growing organisation.
Amtis has partnered exclusively with this organisation for this appointment. If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic leadership, governance expertise and hands-on influence to shape the future security landscape of a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
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