Global Head of Information Security

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom M&C Saatchi Group Full time

We are looking for an ambitious Global Head of Information Security, this is a business facing role, responsible for leading and managing the Information Security function within M&C Saatchi Group. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining information security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organisation's information assets.

Reporting to the Global IT Director, this is a permanent role, working from our London office on a hybrid basis (3 days in office), working closely with other members of the global team.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The role will have overall responsibility for managing the Cyber Security Operations Centre service provided by M&C Saatchi Group’s managed security service provider globally with complete ownership of the information security function within the business. The position will focus on maintaining ISO 27001 certification, safeguarding sensitive data, and mitigating information security risks.

The Global Head of Information Security will play a key role in implementing an information security programme with alignment to a cyber security framework. The information security programme will support our pursuit of any new certification and accreditation programmes. The role holder will also own the deliverables for cyber and data security in respect of the IT function and all aspects of deliverables for GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

This role has ultimate responsibility for SLA’s and KPI’s. Ensuring they are defined, improved upon, and met, and the reporting of all issues and feedback to the other IT leads and the Global IT Director.

The Global Head of Information Security should provide leadership, direction, management, and execution of all aspects of information security support to IT and the wider business.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the Enterprise Risk and Security Management (ERSM) approach within the context of the M&C Saatchi information security programme.
- Deploy cyber security strategies, aligning with the overall business strategy, collaborating with senior management, functional heads, and staff of all levels.
- Manage project risks and issues, providing appropriate mitigation strategies and controls, ensuring risks are captured in the IT risk register.
- Contribute to the development of IT security strategies to align with the overall business strategy and KPI’s.
- Develop and implement IT security standards for Service Desk and Infrastructure teams.
- Assist with developing and maintaining overall backup and recovery strategy (Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity) from an information security perspective.
- Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures for effective delivery of services and compliance with regulatory guidance.
- Establish and implement 'best practice' information security standards as well as departmental policies and procedures.
- Taking a lead role, serve as a go-to person for M&C Saatchi’s business units and IT management, offering support for both projects and operations in the realm of cyber security.
- Champion the implementation of cyber security standards, procedures, policies, and best practices within the IT Infrastructure and Service Operations teams; travel to remote offices is required to comprehend current cyber security challenges and propose effective solutions.
- Provide leadership and management of audit, risk, and control matters for the IT teams.

**ABOUT YOU**

You have a proven track record in leading transformative initiatives within the information security landscape. You’ll demonstrate a strong understanding of emerging technologies and their profound implications for cybersecurity.

**You’ll bring with you (experience and qualifications)**:

- A successful history of developing and implementing global information security strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Experience in risk management, incident response, and security architecture (essential).
- A track record of driving cultural change and fostering innovation in information security, underpinned by excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Effective stakeholder and relationship management skills, communicating adeptly across all organisational levels.
- Relevant experience obtaining and maintaining the ISO27001 certification, the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management Standard and the NIST Cyber Security Framework (essential).
- Relevant certifications, e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC (essential).
- A practical grasp of the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
- Demonstrable experience in vendor management
- Leadership skills, extending to motivating and developing team members into a highly effective team.

**You’re good at**:

- Reacting quickly to evolving business demands and pivot to different outcomes where nec

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