Head of IT Security and Infrastructure in Cambridge

Lead and strengthen global IT security and infrastructure at scale.

Are you an experienced technology leader with a strong background in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and operational IT? Do you combine technical expertise with pragmatic leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders?

We are looking for a confident, hands-on and forward-thinking Head of IT Security and Infrastructure to join our Technology team, leading secure, resilient and high-performing IT operations across our global organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will take ownership of cybersecurity, infrastructure governance and operational IT services, driving continuous improvement, resilience and consistency across a complex international environment.

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is the world’s leading professional body for procurement and supply, with over 70,000 members worldwide. With a Royal Charter, we’re driven by a clear purpose: to raise standards, build capability, and support ethical, high-performing supply chain professionals globally.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will play a pivotal role in leading secure, stable, and scalable IT services across the organisation, combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight.
• Acting as a trusted technology leader, you will strengthen cybersecurity controls, improve infrastructure resilience, and ensure robust governance across cloud, network, and core systems.
• You will take ownership of cybersecurity operations, including risk management, threat monitoring, incident response, and compliance activities such as Cyber Essentials and GDPR across international regions.
• Alongside this, you will oversee IT infrastructure and cloud environments, ensuring services remain secure, resilient, and aligned to business needs across multiple locations.
• Working closely with internal technology teams and third-party partners, you will establish operational standards, improve service delivery, and drive efficiencies across infrastructure and cloud platforms.
• You’ll also lead vendor relationships, ensuring performance against SLAs and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• As a senior leader, you will manage and develop a small IT team, act as the escalation point for critical issues, and provide insight and reporting to senior stakeholders to support decision-making and strategic planning.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven leadership experience in IT infrastructure, operations, and cybersecurity within complex environments.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity operations, risk management, and security governance.
• Experience managing cloud platforms (SaaS/PaaS) and enterprise infrastructure with a focus on resilience and scalability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage third-party vendors and drive performance against SLAs.
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate at senior levels.

What you’ll get – an array of benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance (BUPA).
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Bonus scheme (non-contractual).
• On-site restaurant and other great facilities including a gym.

Why join CIPS?

At CIPS, you’ll be part of a globally connected organisation where you can take ownership of meaningful, complex technology challenges and make a real impact on our security and operational maturity. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking Technology team where your expertise is valued, your ideas are encouraged, and your leadership will help shape the future of our global IT landscape.