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.