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This range is provided by James Adams. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from James AdamsOverviewHead of Cyber GRCI've partnered with a FTSE 100 organisation in their search for a Head of Cyber (GRC). This is a brand new role, and it plays a big part of their continued focus on security, compliance, and risk maturity.This is a senior role reporting directly to the CIO, with accountability for regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and embedding a strong security and risk culture across the organisation.The roleYoull take ownership of IT security compliance and GRC strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and global regulatory requirements.Key responsibilities include:Defining and leading the enterprise IT GRC strategy, aligned to ISO 27001 and wider regulatory frameworksOverseeing IT risk management across systems, operations, and third partiesEnsuring compliance with GDPR, SOX, NIS2, ISO 27001 and managing internal/external auditsDeveloping and maintaining security policies, procedures, tools, and processesDriving risk assessments across internal environments and the supply chainPromoting a strong culture of GRC awareness through training and stakeholder engagementProviding clear reporting to senior leadership and the boardLeading and developing a team of direct reportsSupporting critical incident and response activities when requiredWhat we're looking forSignificant experience in IT security, governance, risk and compliance, including senior leadership exposureStrong understanding of global regulatory requirements and industry standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)Experience operating in large, complex or highly regulated environmentsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsAbility to balance strategic leadership with operational execution West Midlands (3 days a week) High influence xjdpvnf and strategic ownershipIf youre a GRC leader looking to make a tangible impact across a complex enterprise environment, please reach out to me with your CV to Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesStaffing and Recruiting and Information ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at James Adams by 2xGet notified about new Head of Information Security jobs in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom.Birmingham, England, United Kingdom