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Head of Information Security

Amtis Professional
Ec3V3Pd, EC3V 3PD, United Kingdom
Last month
£90,000 – £95,000 pa

Salary

£90,000 – £95,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

Generous bonus Hybrid working model Competitive salary
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Head of Information Security

London (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
£90,000 - £95,000 + Generous bonus & benefits

We’re looking for an experiencedHead of Information Security to lead and mature our cyber and information security capability at a strategic level. This is a senior leadership role for someone already operating atHead of InfoSec level, with the confidence to shape strategy, influence stakeholders, and deliver pragmatic security outcomes in a growing organisation.

The Role

As Head of Information Security, you will own the organisation’s information and cyber security posture end-to-end. You’ll assess current maturity, define a clear security strategy, and lead its implementation across people, process, and technology. Working closely with senior leadership, small internal teams, and trusted third-party vendors, you’ll ensure security is embedded, proportionate, and aligned to business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leadcybersecurity maturity assessments and define a clear, actionable roadmap for improvement
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve theInformation Security strategy, policies, and standards
  • Develop and Implement governance gaurdrails for AI usage.
  • Act as the senior subject matter expert for information and cyber security across the organisation
  • Manage and optimisethird-party security relationships, including suppliers, MSPs, and assurance partners
  • Oversee security governance, risk management, and compliance activities
  • Provide leadership and direction to asmall internal team, supported by external vendors
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to translate security risk into clear business impact and priorities
  • Support audits, certifications, and assurance activities (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus)

About You

You’ll be a confident, hands-on security leader who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

Essential experience:

  • Currently operating (or recently operated) atHead of Information Security level
  • Strong background incybersecurity, strategy development, and delivery
  • Experience managingsmall teams and coordinating work with external security vendors
  • Proven track record managingthird-party security and supplier risk
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
  • ISO 27001 certification experience and/orCyber Essentials Plus
  • Broad security background rather than a narrow technical specialism
  • Experience in professional services environments advantageous
  • Artificial Intelligence in Security - How to utilise it and how to protect against it - GRC, Guardrails etc

Why Join?

  • Senior leadership role with genuine influence over security direction
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Competitive salary of up to£95,000 plus a generous bonus and benefits package
  • Opportunity to shape and mature a security function rather than simply maintain one

This is a fantastic opportunity with a truly awesome organisation and an opportunity not to be missed!

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