Amtis professional Ltd
Head of Information Security
London (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
£95,000 + Generous bonus & benefits
We’re looking for an experienced Head of Information Security to lead and mature our clients information security capability at a strategic level. This is a senior leadership role for someone already operating at Head of InfoSec level, with the confidence to shape strategy, influence stakeholders, and deliver pragmatic security outcomes in a growing organisation.
The Role
As Head of Information Security, you will own the organisation’s information security posture end-to-end. Sitting as a seperate function to IT but working alongside them in a collaborative approach you will assess current maturity, define a clear security strategy, and lead its implementation across people, process, and technology. Working closely with senior leadership, small internal teams, and trusted third-party vendors, you’ll ensure security is embedded, proportionate, and aligned to business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cybersecurity maturity assessments and define a clear, actionable roadmap for improvement
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Information Security strategy, policies, and standards
- Act as the senior subject matter expert for information and cyber security across the organisation
- Manage and optimise third-party security relationships, including suppliers, MSPs, and assurance partners
- Oversee security governance, risk management, and compliance activities
- Provide leadership and direction to a small internal team, supported by external vendors
- Engage with senior stakeholders to translate security risk into clear business impact and priorities
- Understnading of AI threats and gaurd rails as well as the use of AI to improve security posture.
- Support audits, certifications, and assurance activities (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus)
About You
You’ll be a confident, hands-on security leader who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
Essential experience:
- Currently operating (or recently operated) at Head of Information Security level
- Strong background in Security, Governance Risk Compliance, strategy development, and delivery
- Experience managing small teams and coordinating work with external security vendors
- Proven track record managing third-party security and supplier risk
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
- ISO 27001 certification experience and/or Cyber Essentials Plus
- Broad security background rather than a narrow technical specialism
- Experience in professional services environments advantageous
- Artificial Intelligence in Security – How to utilise it and how to protect against it
Why Join?
- Senior leadership role with genuine influence over security direction
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Competitive salary of up to £95,000 plus a generous bonus and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and mature a security function rather than simply maintain one
- Opportunity to progress into a CISO capacity in the future
This is a fantastic opportunity with a truly awesome organisation and an opportunity not to be missed!
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