Director of Cyber Security

Director of Cyber Security
Circa £95,000 - £105,000 per annum plus public sector pension
Hybrid
Permanent

Your new company
Hays Technology are working with a large public sector organisation seeking an experienced cyber and technology leader to strengthen its cyber resilience, modernise security capabilities and protect critical services within a highly complex operational environment.

Your new role
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a senior cyber security professional with responsibility for organisation-wide cyber resilience, information security, technology risk and secure digital transformation. Operating at executive level, you will shape security strategy, influence major investment decisions and ensure critical systems, data and services remain protected against an evolving threat landscape.

Alongside leading cyber security, you will provide oversight of key technology functions, ensuring security principles are embedded across infrastructure, cloud platforms, supplier ecosystems, digital programmes and service operations.

What this role involves
* Defining and delivering an enterprise-wide cyber security and resilience strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
* Acting as the senior escalation point for cyber incidents, security risks and operational resilience challenges.
* Leading the development of disaster recovery, business continuity and cyber recovery capabilities.
* Driving security assurance, risk management and compliance activities across a complex technology estate.
* Building strong relationships with executive leaders, providing clear advice on cyber threats, vulnerabilities and security investment priorities.
* Overseeing security requirements across major transformation programmes, cloud adoption initiatives and technology procurement activities.
* Managing strategic technology and security suppliers, ensuring robust performance, governance and contractual compliance.
* Developing high-performing cyber, infrastructure and technical teams whilst fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.

What I'm looking for
* Significant experience leading cyber security, information security or technology risk functions within a large and complex organisation.
* Deep understanding of cyber defence, security operations, resilience planning, incident response and recovery frameworks.
* Experience delivering security strategies across cloud, infrastructure, data and enterprise application environments.
* Strong knowledge of recognised security and governance frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, COBIT or equivalent.
* Proven ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders, boards and senior leadership teams.
* Experience managing major suppliers, outsourced services and complex commercial relationships.
* Relevant security, architecture or technology certifications such as CISSP, TOGAF, CISM, CISA or equivalent would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
* Salary circa £95,000- £105,000 + package
* Public sector pension scheme
* Generous annual leave plus public holidays
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Access to extensive learning, leadership and professional development programmes
* Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
* Long-term career progression within a highly influential executive leadership environment

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