Head of Cyber Secuirty

New Yesterday

Salary: £66,200 - £83,000 + Civil Service pension (28.97%)
Locations: Multiple UK locations | Hybrid working
Security Clearance: DV required (or willingness to undergo)
Protecting one of the UK's most critical national assets
HM Land Registry safeguards the Land Registers of England and Wales, an asset valued at over £8 trillion . This role sits at the heart of that responsibility.
We're looking for a senior cyber security leader to provide independent assurance, oversight and strategic challenge across cyber security controls, risks and posture.
The role
Reporting to the Chief Security Advisor, you'll be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective cyber security posture across HM Land Registry and providing senior leaders with confidence that cyber risks are understood, proportionate and well managed.
You'll work closely with technology, transformation and delivery teams, offering constructive challenge, assurance and expert advice across cyber security, information security and protective security.
This is a role for someone who enjoys influence over ownership , and who knows how to balance risk, delivery and pragmatism in complex, regulated environments.
What you'll be doing
Leading cyber security assurance activity across a large, complex organisation
Assessing the effectiveness of cyber controls and advising on improvements
Providing senior stakeholders with clear, evidence-based assurance on cyber risk
Shaping and maintaining cyber risk management approaches and assurance frameworks
Working across first and second line functions to ensure risks are identified, understood and managed
Contributing to policy development and security standards
Engaging confidently with senior leaders, auditors, and the wider security community
What we're looking for
This role will suit a senior cyber professional who has operated in high-risk, highly regulated or critical environments , and who understands how to provide credible challenge without blocking delivery.
You'll bring:
CISSP (or equivalent)
A strong working knowledge of cyber and information security standards such as ISO 27001
Experience leading cyber assurance or risk programmes at a strategic level
Proven ability to engage, influence and brief at senior leadership level
Experience of audit and assurance activity (e.g. GovAssure or equivalent)
Sound judgement, strong written skills, and confidence operating in ambiguity
Experience in government is useful, but not essential . We're very open to candidates from consulting, regulated industry, utilities, finance, or other large-scale environments where cyber risk really matters.
Working pattern & travel
Hybrid working with a mix of office and home-based working
Occasional travel to other UK offices and quarterly travel to London
Overnight stays may be required from time to time
Security clearance
This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) . You'll need to meet UK residency requirements (minimum 10 years).
Why HM Land Registry?
This is a rare opportunity to work at national scale, with genuine impact, strong leadership visibility and the chance to shape cyber assurance across a critical public institution. You'll also benefit from flexible working, strong professional development, and one of the most competitive pension schemes in the UK.

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Location:
Swansea
Salary:
£80,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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