Head of Cyber

Job Title: Head of Cyber

Location: Remote

Duration: Initial 3 Months with likelihood to extend

Day rate: Up to £550 p/d Outside IR35

Overview

We’re seeking a hands-on Head of Cyber to lead a small team and strengthen organisational cyber security capability. You’ll oversee delivery of key audit driven projects while developing in-house talent and shaping the organisation’s long term security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 5 with a focus on pastoral care, proactive upskilling, and developing technical skills.
• Oversee the implementation of a SIEM platform and the procurement/onboarding of an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC)
• Manage and prioritise a significant remediation to do list arising from recent internal and external audits.
• Maintain and evolve incident response and governance processes, ensuring the Disaster Recovery project stays on track.
• Negotiate and communicate with senior management to agree priorities and resources.
• Provide project planning and vendor management oversight for key security initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership in cyber security within a public-sector or similarly complex environment.
• Experience mentoring and developing teams with mixed skill levels.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, planning, and vendor-management skills.
• Background in local government or other regulated sectors.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

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