Head of Information Security
<p><b>Salary: £65,000 - 80,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Fully qualified with relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, SABSA) and a degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience</li><li>Proven senior leadership experience in information and cybersecurity within complex, multi-site, or multinational environments</li><li>Extensive experience developing and delivering enterprise-wide security strategies aligned to recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or DORA</li><li>Strong knowledge of cloud and hybrid security environments, including Microsoft 365 and Azure</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing security teams across operations, architecture, and advisory functions</li><li>Deep understanding of operational security controls including EDR/XDR, SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), identity protection, and vulnerability management</li><li>Experience contributing to audits, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments within regulated sectors</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and advise senior executives and boards</li><li>Strategic, resilient, and adaptable, with the ability to balance commercial priorities and cyber risk in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Defining and executing the enterprise-wide information security strategy aligned to business priorities and risk appetite</li><li>Leading multidisciplinary security teams across GRC, architecture, operations, and incident response, fostering a high-performance culture</li><li>Embedding recognised security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, DORA) into policies, processes, and technology platforms</li><li>Overseeing security operations, monitoring, detection, and incident response to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets</li><li>Partnering with IT, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and operational teams to identify and mitigate cyber risks and strengthen governance practices</li><li>Ensuring secure-by-design principles are embedded across technology architecture and transformation programmes</li><li>Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery planning by integrating cybersecurity into wider resilience frameworks</li><li>Providing strategic advice to senior leadership and representing the function in internal forums and external engagements where required</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Azure</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Embedded</li><li>Microsoft 365</li><li>Security</li><li>Splunk</li><li>Office 365</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At EG Group, we are a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries, we are committed to innovation and exceptional customer service, continuing to expand our portfolio and reach. We offer a discretionary performance-based bonus scheme, career growth opportunities with accredited qualifications, flexible working hours, a hybrid work model, generous annual leave, and wellness benefits among others. Join us to make an impact in shaping a secure, future-ready digital organisation.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Fully qualified with relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, SABSA) and a degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience</li><li>Proven senior leadership experience in information and cybersecurity within complex, multi-site, or multinational environments</li><li>Extensive experience developing and delivering enterprise-wide security strategies aligned to recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or DORA</li><li>Strong knowledge of cloud and hybrid security environments, including Microsoft 365 and Azure</li><li>Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing security teams across operations, architecture, and advisory functions</li><li>Deep understanding of operational security controls including EDR/XDR, SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), identity protection, and vulnerability management</li><li>Experience contributing to audits, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments within regulated sectors</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and advise senior executives and boards</li><li>Strategic, resilient, and adaptable, with the ability to balance commercial priorities and cyber risk in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Defining and executing the enterprise-wide information security strategy aligned to business priorities and risk appetite</li><li>Leading multidisciplinary security teams across GRC, architecture, operations, and incident response, fostering a high-performance culture</li><li>Embedding recognised security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, DORA) into policies, processes, and technology platforms</li><li>Overseeing security operations, monitoring, detection, and incident response to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets</li><li>Partnering with IT, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and operational teams to identify and mitigate cyber risks and strengthen governance practices</li><li>Ensuring secure-by-design principles are embedded across technology architecture and transformation programmes</li><li>Supporting business continuity and disaster recovery planning by integrating cybersecurity into wider resilience frameworks</li><li>Providing strategic advice to senior leadership and representing the function in internal forums and external engagements where required</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Azure</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Embedded</li><li>Microsoft 365</li><li>Security</li><li>Splunk</li><li>Office 365</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>At EG Group, we are a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries, we are committed to innovation and exceptional customer service, continuing to expand our portfolio and reach. We offer a discretionary performance-based bonus scheme, career growth opportunities with accredited qualifications, flexible working hours, a hybrid work model, generous annual leave, and wellness benefits among others. Join us to make an impact in shaping a secure, future-ready digital organisation.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>