Group Information Security Director

Job ref: 265360Location: United KingdomContract: PermanentSalary: 120,000 - 140,000 per yearSector: IT and DigitalPosted: 2026-11-04Consultant: Tim Philpotts ApplyGroup Information Security DirectorLondon Brand new opportunity for an experienced cyber-security leader to join an organisation at a time of key change and growth. You’ll have a real opportunity to make your mark and develop the function. As Group Information Security Director, you will take ownership of the Group’s cyber-security strategy, governance framework and risk management approach, providing trusted advice to senior executives and Boards while driving security maturity across multiple businesses. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys operating at a strategic level, influencing stakeholders, translating technical risk into commercial impact, and building pragmatic security frameworks in complex environments.Key experience sought includes:Senior cyber-security leadership experienceSecurity governance, risk and assurance expertiseBoard-level stakeholder engagementThird-party and supplier risk managementIncident response leadershipExperience of ISO 27001, NIST and recognised security frameworksYou’ll play a key role in establishing Group-wide security standards, providing oversight of cyber risk, supporting M&A activity and ensuring appropriate controls are embedded across a diverse portfolio of businesses. Previous exposure to private equity, portfolio environments, M&A activity or multi-company organisations would be advantageous. This is a rare opportunity to shape the cyber-security agenda of a growing organisation, partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure security remains an enabler of business growth and transformation.For a confidential discussion, please contact Tim Philpotts at Morson Edge.