Chief Information Security Officer

Solihull
15 hours ago
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A large UK retail bank is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer to join the team. 

This role isn’t about maintaining the status quo. It’s about building a strategy that stands up to scrutiny, scales with the business, and embeds the right culture from the top down. 

What’s in it for you

Direct access to Board-level decision making and influence

Ownership of group-wide strategy and direction

Opportunity to shape governance, controls, and security culture

High-impact role within a regulated, large-scale environment

Leadership responsibility across an established function

Exposure to regulatory frameworks and enterprise-wide transformation

Your responsibilities as Chief Information Security Officer

Define and deliver a group-wide information strategy aligned to business and regulatory requirements

Establish and maintain governance frameworks to provide assurance to executives and regulators

Oversee controls, ensuring effectiveness across systems, processes, and teams

Lead risk assessments, identifying emerging threats and implementing mitigation strategies

Report risks and posture to executive leadership and key stakeholders

Build, develop, and lead the information security function, ensuring capability and compliance

What we’re looking for in a Chief Information Security Officer

Previous experience operating at senior information security leadership level

Strong knowledge of frameworks such as ISO27001/2, COBIT, and PCI DSS

Extensive understanding of IT security technologies, architectures, and governance

Experience within highly regulated environments, ideally financial services (FCA/PRA)

Proven track record of developing and delivering security strategies and programmes

Working hours: 50% office-based, standard Monday to Friday business hours 

If you’re ready to step into a Chief Information Security Officer role where you can influence at the highest level and build a security function that truly protects and enables the business, apply now.

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