Head of Cyber Security – Global Leader!

North West London | Permanent | Onsite (flex on offer if needed for childcare, pick up and drop offs)

£125,000–£130,000 base + up to 20% bonus

Robert Half Ltd is acting as the employment agency for this role.

The Opportunity

Join a multi-billion-pound global organisation undergoing major technology modernisation. This is a brand-new, #1 Cyber Security role, with full ownership of the enterprise security function across wholesale and retail operations.

You’ll define strategy, lead transformation, and operate at senior/board level, driving security across governance, cloud, risk and operations in a complex hybrid environment.

What You’ll Do

• Define and deliver a 3–5 year cyber security strategy and roadmap
• Lead enterprise security governance and senior stakeholder engagement
• Own policies, compliance and frameworks (GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus)
• Oversee incident response, vulnerability management and threat monitoring
• Secure hybrid platforms (Azure, AWS, Nutanix, Zero Trust, SASE, CASB)
• Drive security culture, awareness and third-party risk management

What We’re Looking For

• Senior cyber/security leadership experience
• CISSP, CISM or CISA (or equivalent)
• Strong background in ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS
• Hands-on experience across cloud and hybrid security
• Confident, influential communicator at exec level

What’s On Offer

• Up to 20% bonus
• Strong benefits package
• Fast 2-stage interview process
• A rare chance to own cyber security at enterprise scale

Apply now — this role will move quickly.