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Head of IT Security

United Kingdom, Birmingham · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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We are looking for a senior IT security leader to define, implement and assure our information and cyber security posture across the firm. This is a new leadership role with broad responsibility for security strategy, standards, controls and services, operating at a level aligned to CISO capability. You will lead a proactive, risk-based approach to security, ensuring it is embedded into technology design, delivery and operations. Working closely with Governance & Risk, Architecture & Data, Platforms and Operations, you will help protect the firm against evolving threats while enabling secure innovation and service delivery.

Job Responsibility

  • Defining and implementing security strategy, standards and controls aligned to ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and the firm’s wider data, AI and innovation strategies
  • Overseeing security operations, monitoring, detection and response across areas such as SOC, SIEM, XDR, vulnerability management and incident response
  • Embedding security by design into projects, change and solution architecture, including identity, endpoint, cloud, network, email and secure remote access controls
  • Working with Governance & Risk to maintain and improve the ISMS, support audits and ensure regulatory and client expectations are met
  • Providing clear reporting on security posture, risks, incidents and improvement plans to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Promoting a strong security culture through awareness, training and practical guidance on secure behaviours

Requirements

  • Senior IT security leadership experience, ideally with exposure to CISO-level responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of security operations, identity and access management, cloud and network security, endpoint protection, email security and modern models such as Zero Trust / ZTNA
  • Experience working with ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and recognised security frameworks such as CIS Controls or NIST
  • The ability to translate risk and compliance requirements into practical controls, services and improvement plans
  • Experience managing teams, vendors and managed security services, ideally in a SaaS-focused professional services environment
  • Clear communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex security topics to senior stakeholders, technical teams and external parties
  • A pragmatic, outcome-focused and forward-looking approach, with the resilience to work effectively under pressure

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