Head of Cyber Security

Head of Cyber SecurityUp to £89,000 + local government pension scheme + excellent annual leaveGlasgow - Relaxed Hybrid PermanentHays are on the lookout for a Head of Cyber to provide both strategic and operational leadership across a multi-organisation shared service environment. This role supports a partnership of public sector organisations and reports directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).You will be accountable for shaping cyber strategy, overseeing governance and risk management, and leading incident response capabilities, while providing assurance on organisational cyber resilience at executive and board level.This role involvesDevelop and deliver a cyber security strategy and roadmap aligned to organisational priorities and relevant government resilience frameworks.Oversee cyber security operations, including incident response, threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and third-party security services.Act as the senior cyber authority, offering expert guidance and clear assurance on cyber risk, compliance, and resilience to senior leadership, audit committees, and boards.Lead, develop, and inspire specialist cyber security teams, promoting a strong security culture across the organisation.Embed security-by-design principles across enterprise architecture, digital initiatives, and service delivery.Maintain effective cyber governance, policies, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, CAF, and Cyber ..... full job details .....