Chief Information Security Officer

Our client, a leading international organisation, is seeking an accomplished Group Cyber Security Director to spearhead its global cyber security strategy and operations.

This is a senior leadership position, responsible for defining and executing the Group's security vision - ensuring the protection of digital assets, data, and infrastructure across multiple business units and geographies.

The successful candidate will lead a high-performing security function, partner with executive leadership, and drive a culture of security awareness, resilience, and continuous improvement across the enterprise., Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and deliver a global cyber security strategy aligned with business goals and risk appetite.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic guidance to executive leadership.
• Oversee compliance with key frameworks and regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2).
• Champion organisation-wide security awareness and training.
• Establish and enforce governance frameworks, policies, and standards.

Risk Management & Operations

• Lead global security operations, including threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, and SOC oversight.
• Drive enterprise risk management, ensuring proactive mitigation and adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness from a cyber perspective.
• Implement and optimise advanced security controls and technologies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and inspire a globally distributed cyber security team.
• Define organisational structure, succession plans, and career pathways.
• Foster collaboration across IT, compliance, legal, and business units.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory developments to keep the Group ahead of the curve.
• Drive continuous maturity and performance improvements through KPIs and metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary contact for regulators, auditors, and external partners on cyber security matters.
• Provide executive-level briefings and strategic risk assessments.
• Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration activities.

• Proven track record in a senior global cyber security leadership role within a complex, multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT, cloud, and OT environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.
• Expertise in cyber risk, governance, and security transformation.
• Recognised certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC) highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Up-to-date understanding of global threat landscapes, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices., * ISO
• CISM
• CISSP
• CISA
• CRISC
• GDPR