At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber security strategy and operations across multiple organisations.
- Company: Dynamic public sector partnership focused on cyber resilience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and excellent annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping cyber security for public services.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in cyber security with strong technical and strategic skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 89000 £ per year.
Up to £89,000 + local government pension scheme + excellent annual leave. Glasgow - Relaxed Hybrid. Permanent.
Hays are on the lookout for a Head of Cyber to provide both strategic and operational leadership across a multi‑organisation shared service environment. This role supports a partnership of public sector organisations and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
You will be accountable for shaping cyber strategy, overseeing governance and risk management, and leading incident response capabilities, while providing assurance on organisational cyber resilience at executive and board level.
This role involves:
- Developing and delivering a cyber security strategy and roadmap aligned to organisational priorities and relevant government resilience frameworks.
- Overseeing cyber security operations, including incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and third‑party security services.
- Acting as the senior cyber authority, offering expert guidance and clear assurance on cyber risk, compliance, and resilience to senior leadership, audit committees, and boards.
- Leading, developing, and inspiring specialist cyber security teams, promoting a strong security culture across the organisation.
- Embedding security‑by‑design principles across enterprise architecture, digital initiatives, and service delivery.
- Maintaining effective cyber governance, policies, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CAF, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
What I'm looking for:
- Demonstrable experience leading a cyber security function covering strategy, operations, and incident management.
- Mergers and acquisitions experience would be useful for the cyber due diligence involved in expanding the partnerships.
- Strong knowledge of risk, governance, compliance, and security architecture within complex environments.
- A technical cyber security background.
- Proven ability to engage, influence, and advise senior stakeholders, including executive teams and boards.
- Experience within public sector organisations or shared service/multi‑entity environments is desirable.
What you'll get in return:
- A salary between £80,000 – £89,000.
- Government pension scheme >20%.
- Excellent annual leave allowance.
- Great flexibility and hybrid availability.
Head of Cyber Security employer: Cyber Security training courses
As a leading employer in the public sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a competitive salary of up to £89,000, generous annual leave, and a robust local government pension scheme, our relaxed hybrid model fosters a healthy work-life balance. Join us in Glasgow to lead innovative cyber security initiatives while being part of a collaborative culture that values your expertise and encourages continuous development.
Contact Details:
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