Job Description
Role: Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO)
Location: Corporate Offices/Hybrid (UK)
Industry: Financial Services/Insurance (Regulated Environment)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Deputy CISO | Senior Cyber Delivery Leader
- Hands-on delivery execution of enterprise-wide cyber strategy.
- Second-in-command to CISO with high visibility across CIO and Executive forums.
- Key focus: Strategy execution, cross-functional collaboration, governance, and regulatory resilience.
About the Opportunity
A market-leading UK financial services business is seeking a high-performing Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) to lead the operational execution of its cyber security roadmap.
Reporting directly to the CISO, you will act as second-in-command, driving delivery across complex technology domains while deputising across executive, risk, audit, and regulatory committees. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on turning strategic cyber objectives into structured, transparent, and high-impact delivery.
Key Accountabilities
- Executive Deputisation: Act as primary deputy for the CISO across CIO leadership, board-level risk committees, and regulatory engagements.
- Hands-On Delivery Leadership: Own the operational execution of the cyber roadmap; sequence initiatives, remove blockers, and drive delivery performance across complex environments.
- Cross-CIO Integration: Work across Engineering, Data, Architecture, Governance, and Operations to embed security directly into change delivery frameworks.
- Governance & Risk: Lead operational governance, track KPIs/KRIs, and manage remediation plans resulting from audits, assurance, and regulatory reviews.
- Incident Preparedness: Act as an operational leader during cyber incidents, overseeing response plans, playbooks, and post-incident remediation.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven Track Record: Experience delivering complex cyber security or technology programmes within regulated or high-risk environments (Financial Services/Insurance preferred).
- Hands-On Leadership: Strong execution focus-capable of diving into delivery details, managing dependencies, and driving momentum beyond strategic oversight.
- Framework Knowledge: Deep understanding of enterprise risk frameworks and recognized security standards (eg, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, UK NCSC).
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional capability to influence, collaborate, and partner across broad CIO and technology teams without relying solely on formal authority.
- Executive Presence: Confident representing the CISO function in governance, board, and regulatory forums.
To Apply
If you are a delivery-focused cyber leader ready to operate at the second-in-command level within a fast-paced environment, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Deputy CISO in Sussex employer: ConSol Partners
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a fully remote working environment for the Technical Author role. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the chance to work on high-profile defence programmes while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and occasional travel. Our supportive culture encourages continuous learning and development, making it an excellent place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.
