Head of Cyber Security

Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.- As our Head of Cyber Security and reporting into our CTIO, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our company’s digital assets and ensuring the security of our information systems. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our information security strategy and make a significant impact on our organization’s growth and success. You will work closely with other Technology and company leaders to develop and implement robust security measures, while fostering a culture of security awareness across the company.
- Technology is playing an increasingly important role in our success, and we have ambitious investment plans to continue powering our growth through our ‘people led, tech powered’ approach. You will play a critical role in maintaining and improving our security posture through this growth, helping us balancing risk with pace in delivering our ambitious plans.

**Key Responsibilities**:

Lead the Cyber Security team to enhance functional capabilities and support the development of team membersDevelop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy to protect the company’s data, systems, and networksLead the design and execution of security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices, and to reflect the latest advancements in technology in areas such as AIDevelop the next stage of our identity management strategy, and lead the resulting projects and system enhancementsConduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats and implement appropriate mitigation measuresCollaborate with IT and other departments to ensure the integration of security measures and developments into all aspects of the company’s operations and programsProvide guidance and training to employees on information security best practices and promote a culture of security awarenessOversee the management of security incidents and breaches, including investigation, response, and recovery effortsStay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats to proactively address emerging risksManage relationships with external security vendors and partners to ensure the effective delivery of security servicesManage the Security budget and investment**Qualifications / Experience**:

Proven experience as a CISO or in a similar senior information security role, preferably within the retail industryStrong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)Excellent understanding of network security, data protection, and risk management principlesExperience in conducting security audits, risk assessments, and incident responseRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable**Behaviours / leadership attributes**:

- Our shared values of ‘act like owners’, ‘keep listening and learning’, ‘long term thinking’, and ‘stronger together’ help ensure we are always finding better ways of doing things and spending our time focusing on what’s important.
- As Head of Cyber Security, you will be empowered to take the lead on all aspects of our data and information security set up, capabilities and culture. **You will bring**:

A strategic mindset with strong tactical execution capability, backed up by a balanced view of security considerations with customer, colleague and company performance considerationsAbility to lead, inspire, and manage your team, highly technical partners, and internal tech teamsComfortable leading and influencing broader stakeholder populations including Board, Exec and functional user teamsPassion for operational excellence and instilling best practiceExternal curiosity to keep connected to the fast-paced cyber security environment, including representing us on industry and regulatory groups- See more
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