Head of Security Governance

1 week ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Connells Group Full time

Head of Security Governance

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Information Security Team in Milton Keynes. As the Head of Security Governance, you will play a pivotal role in managing governance, risk, and compliance activities for Information Security and the wider Technology team.

You will be responsible for managing, mentoring, and developing the core skills and expertise of a team of GRC and analyst colleagues on a day-to-day basis, while engaging proactively with both business and 3rd party representatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Line management of several direct reports within the team, ensuring effective resource allocation and workload delivery.
  • Act as the Subject Matter expert regarding Security and Technology compliance requirements and standards, including NIST and ISO27001.
  • Ensure a suitable control framework is in place to manage security and technology risks within appetite, covering areas such as Policies & Standards, Supply Chain Risk, Operational risks, User education, and Operational resilience / Business continuity oversight.
  • Provide security and risk consultancy to support Business As Usual (BAU) activities.
  • Share subject matter expertise and support the wider Technology Team and business stakeholders.
  • Maintain personal skills in the context of technology GRC, best practices, and the strategic direction of the Connells Group.
  • Owns the governance, risk, and compliance aspects of the security policies across the group.
  • Support internal and external audits, responses to lenders, and oversight of subsidiary control frameworks.
  • Carry out security assessments on third parties to manage supply-chain risk.
  • Deputise for the Information Security Director when required.

Requirements:

  • Professionally qualified, e.g., CISMP, CISSM, CISSP.
  • Demonstrable experience in similar relevant security GRC and managerial roles or broad experience and proven success in a senior Information Security role.
  • Strong understanding of Information Security best practices, standards, and control.
  • Experience of Information Governance, Risk, and Compliance principles.
  • Experience of the principles of security auditing and compliance validation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience working with Security Frameworks and relevant regulations, including ISO27001, NIST, PCI, and GDPR.
  • Good knowledge of current and emerging security controls and approaches, e.g., Zero Trust, DLP, access, and identity management.

About Connells Group:

Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK, encompassing Countrywide. With a network of over 1,250 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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