Head of IT Security - West London

Head of IT Security - West London - (Enterprise-wide Cyber andamp; Information Security)Location: West London - 5 days on-siteSalary: £90-100,000 per annumMy client is looking to recruit a Head of IT Security to lead and shape their enterprise-wide security function. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to define security strategy, strengthen governance, and protect critical systems, data, and operations.The Role: As Head of Security, you will own the strategic and operational delivery of all information and cyber security activities. You''ll develop and implement robust security policies, oversee incident response, and ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials Plus. You will be the single point of accountability for all security matters, reporting directly to the executive team and influencing critical business decisions.Key Responsibilities:Develop, maintain, and deliver a 3-5 year Security Strategy and Roadmap covering technology, people, and processes.Embed security by design across projects, platforms, data flows, and product development.Lead enterprise-wide information, cyber, and data security governance.Define and implement security frameworks, policies, and operating models.Ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 aligned practices.Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data mapping, classification, and retention programs.Oversee incident response, vulnerability ..... full job details .....