Overview
We are seeking a Fractional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our consultancy team, providing strategic cybersecurity leadership to our client during a period of significant transformation. The successful candidate will work closely with executive teams to influence business decisions and deliver measurable security outcomes in a flexible capacity of 2-3 days per week. This role allows for remote work with occasional site visits, making it an attractive opportunity for seasoned professionals in cybersecurity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the organisation's cyber security strategy and roadmap.
- Provide trusted security advice to the Board and Executive Leadership Team.
- Lead cyber governance and security risk management activities.
- Own and maintain the enterprise risk register.
- Deliver board-level security reporting and cyber maturity updates.
- Oversee third-party and supplier cyber risk assessments.
- Lead incident response planning and executive-level cyber preparedness.
- Drive security awareness initiatives across the business.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a CISO, Virtual CISO or Head of Information Security.
- Strong understanding of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
- Experience with ISO 27001, risk management and security governance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including Board and Executive engagement.
- Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance security with business objectives.
- Consultancy or advisory experience is highly desirable.