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Head of Cybersecurity

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Job Description

We are seeking a forward-thinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) – Head of Cybersecurity to lead and evolve our enterprise-wide security strategy. Reporting to the Chief Information Digital Technology Officer (CIDTO), this role sits at the core of our transformation journey—balancing risk, innovation, and customer trust.

This is a rare opportunity for a cybersecurity leader with deep expertise, vision, and commercial acumen to make a significant impact on a pan-European scale. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with exposure to varied business models, including Private Equity-backed organizations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cybersecurity Leadership: Define, lead, and execute a comprehensive global cybersecurity strategy aligned with APCOA’s digital transformation and growth objectives.
  • Data Protection & Compliance: Ensure protection of customer data, including PII and payment information (PCI-DSS), across all digital parking platforms and services.
  • Risk Management: Develop a pragmatic enterprise risk framework to assess, mitigate, and report cyber risks across the business. Regularly brief senior leadership and boards.
  • Innovation & Investment: Build strong business cases for cybersecurity investment and innovation, demonstrating measurable ROI and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee security operations, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, and SOC capabilities.
  • Transformation Driver: Act as a change leader to embed a strong security culture across APCOA, from engineering teams to frontline operations.
  • Governance & Policy: Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls in line with best-in-class frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
  • Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate with IT, digital product teams, legal, compliance, operations, and customer service to integrate security seamlessly.
  • Talent Development: Build and inspire a high-performing cybersecurity team, mentoring talent and fostering growth across levels.


Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience with demonstrable impact in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Proven experience in payment security, customer data protection, and PCI-DSS within technology-enabled consumer or B2B services.
  • Experience working in PE-backed or investment-focused organizations, with ability to drive security maturity in fast-evolving structures.
  • Strong track record across diverse business models (e.g., infrastructure, digital platforms, mobility-as-a-service).
  • Deep understanding of emerging threats, security architecture, and cloud-native environments.
  • Experience leading security in regulated and high-volume transactional environments.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP) and/or advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Based in the UK, with the ability to travel within Europe as needed

Leadership Attributes

  • Visionary & Strategic: Able to define and articulate the future of cybersecurity in a digitally enabled business.
  • Business-Savvy: Commercially astute with the ability to translate technical risks into clear business language and priorities.
  • Influential Communicator: Exceptional communicator who can inspire confidence and drive stakeholder buy-in from Board to front-line.
  • Transformational Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead change, evolve legacy environments, and embed security-by-design practices.
  • Collaborative & Empathetic: Builds strong relationships across the organization and leads with integrity and authenticity.



Additional Information

At APCOA, we see beyond the parking space. We see a world where mobility is intelligent, sustainable, and seamlessly integrated into daily life.

Our new Group HQ is more than a physical space — it’s the heartbeat of a new enterprise, where high-impact leaders shape the future.

If you’re ready to apply your expertise to meaningful challenges and help transform an industry --join APCOA Group HQ. Let’s build what’s next.

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