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Head of Cyber SecurityMorgan Hunt • Greater London, England, UK
Head of Cyber Security

Head of Cyber Security

Morgan Hunt • Greater London, England, UK
11 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Head of Cyber Security

Permanent

£88,000-£97,000

London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite)

30 days holiday + 8% pension + other benefits

A leading regulatory organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Security to provide strategic leadership and direction across its cyber and information security function.

This is a senior, cross‑functional leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a comprehensive cyber security strategy, ensuring organisational resilience against evolving cyber threats while enabling secure digital innovation.

The Role

You will lead the development and implementation of a forward‑thinking cyber security strategy, ensuring systems, data, and services are protected through robust controls, governance, and risk management practices.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will act as the organisation's subject‑matter expert on cyber security, providing clear, actionable advice on risks, threats, and mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver the organisation‑wide cyber security strategy and roadmap
  • Establish and evolve the cyber security operating model, including team structure
  • Develop and implement security policies, standards, and best practices
  • Provide expert advice to senior leadership on cyber risk and resilience
  • Lead cyber risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities
  • Oversee security architecture to ensure alignment with wider technology strategy
  • Drive continuous improvement through security assessments, testing, and reporting
  • Ensure effective incident detection, response, and recovery capabilities
  • Lead vulnerability management and remediation across all technology environments
  • Oversee third‑party security testing, including penetration testing and phishing simulations
  • Promote a strong cyber security culture through training and awareness initiatives
  • Monitor and report on threat intelligence trends and emerging risks

About You

You will be a strategic and influential cyber security leader with a strong track record of operating at senior level within complex organisations.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience developing and delivering cyber security strategies
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials
  • Expertise in risk management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response
  • Experience with enterprise security tools (e.g. SIEM, IDS, firewalls, encryption technologies)
  • Knowledge of cloud and hybrid security environments
  • Ability to communicate complex technical risks to non‑technical stakeholders
  • Experience influencing senior leadership and driving organisation‑wide change

Desirable

  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISO
  • Experience within regulated or public sector environments

Leadership & Behaviours

  • Strong decision‑making in high‑risk, high‑impact environments
  • Ability to lead with purpose and set strategic direction
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Focus on delivering measurable outcomes and organisational resilience

Additional Information

  • Hybrid working: 2 days per week in London
  • 30 days annual leave
  • 8% pension contribution + other benefits
  • Participation in an on‑call rota may be required

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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