Head of Cyber Security in Peterborough

HM Land Registry safeguards the Land Registers of England and Wales, an asset valued at over £8 trillion. This role sits at the heart of that responsibility. We’re looking for a senior cyber security leader to provide independent assurance, oversight and strategic challenge across cyber security controls, risks, and posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading cyber security assurance activity across a large, complex organisation
• Assessing the effectiveness of cyber controls and advising on improvements
• Providing senior stakeholders with clear, evidence‑based assurance on cyber risk
• Shaping and maintaining cyber risk management approaches and assurance frameworks
• Working across first and second line functions to ensure risks are identified, understood and managed
• Contributing to policy development and security standards
• Engaging لديه confidently with senior leaders, auditors, and the wider security community

Qualifications

• CISSP (or equivalent)
• A strong working knowledge of cyber and information security standards such as ISO 27001
• Experience leading cyber assurance or risk programmes at a strategic level
• Proven ability to engage, influence and ജനറൽ at senior leadership level
• Experience of audit and assurance activity (e.g. GovAssure or equivalent)
• Sound judgement, strong written skills, and confidence operating in ambiguity
• Experience in government is useful, but not essential. Open to candidates from consulting, regulated industry, utilities, finance, or other large‑scale environments where cyber risk really matters.

Working Pattern & Travel

• Hybrid working with a mix of office and home‑based working 엄간
• Occasional travel to other UK offices and quarterly travel to London
• Overnight stays may be required from time to time

Security Clearanceظيم

DV required. You’ll need to meet UK residency requirements investi (minimum 10 years).

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to work at national scale, with genuine impact, strong leadership visibility and the chance to shape cyber assurance across a critical public institution. You’ll also benefit from flexible working, strong professional development, and one of the most competitive pension schemes in the UK.

Job Details

Seniority