Head of Cyber Security

Head of Cyber Security
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in-office)
Salary: Up to £125,000
Type: Permanent

The Opportunity
A leading global law firm is seeking a Head of Cyber Security to own and drive its global security strategy. Reporting to the CTO, you'll play a critical role in protecting systems, data, and infrastructure across the firm's international footprint.This is a senior leadership role with a strong strategic remit and hands-on influence across governance, incident response, compliance, and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a global cyber security strategy
• Oversee threat detection, response, incident management, and governance
• Manage and develop a global team of security professionals
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials+, GDPR, and client standards
• Own and manage the cyber security budget
• Lead internal/external audits, client due diligence, and risk reviews
• Drive security awareness and training firm-wide
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Legal, and senior business stakeholders