Head of Information Security

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements:

• We need an experienced leader with a track record of developing and leading information security, cyber security or related risk capabilities within a complex environment.
• Significant experience leading information security, cyber security or security operations functions.
• Strong understanding of information security risk management, security assurance, threat management and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of recognised security frameworks, standards, maturity models and related industry good practice.
• Experience developing capabilities, services or operating models through structured maturity approaches and continuous improvement.
• The ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex security challenges into practical organisational outcomes.
• Experience using data, reporting and insights to support decision-making and drive performance improvement.
• Experience building productive relationships with government organisations, regulators, industry partners or external security communities.
• A collaborative leadership style that develops capability, builds trust and enables others to succeed.
• We need the ability to obtain and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• We will lead the day-to-day operation, delivery and continual improvement of our Information Security capability.
• We will contribute to the development and delivery of the Security Strategy and roadmap.
• We will lead and continually improve Information Security capabilities, services and operating models.
• We will provide expert Information Security advice, guidance and assurance.
• We will lead the response to cyber and information security incidents and ensure emerging threats and vulnerabilities are effectively managed.
• We will lead cyber and information security risk management activities.
• We will develop security reporting, metrics and insights that support decision-making and demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls.
• We will review and improve Information Security capabilities, services and operating models in line with organisational priorities and industry good practice.
• We will build strong partnerships across our organisation and with external stakeholders to strengthen security outcomes, organisational awareness and shared accountability for security.
• We will lead through Engage, Grow and Deliver, creating the environment, capability and alignment needed for teams and leaders to succeed.

Technologies:

• Support
• Security
• Embedded

More:

We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britains national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology, with over 230 years of trusted data. This is a full-time, hybrid role based at our Southampton HQ, with a minimum of 4 days a week in the office. We offer a competitive salary of £89,411.00 - £104,313.00 depending on experience, a performance-related bonus where applicable, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave, hybrid and flexible working, learning and development support, coaching and mentoring, free subscription to OS Maps, wellbeing support, volunteering leave and matched fundraising. We are committed to inclusion and reasonable adjustments, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not match every requirement.

last updated 39 week of 2026