Head of Cyber Secuirty

Head of Cyber Security at Gespreksleider Jacobs

Salary: £66,200 - £83,000 + Civil Service pension (28.97%)

Locations: Multiple UK locations | Hybrid working

Security Clearance: DV required (or willingness to undergo)

Reporting to the Chief Security Advisor, you will establish and maintain an effective cyber‑security posture across HM Land Registry, providing senior leaders with confidence that cyber risks are understood, proportionate and well‑managed. You will work closely with technology, transformation and delivery teams, offering constructive challenge, assurance and expert advice across cyber‑security, information security and protective security.

• Lead cyber‑security assurance activity across a large, complex organisation.
• Assess the effectiveness of cyber controls and advise on improvements.
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear, evidence‑based assurance on cyber risk.
• Shape and maintain cyber‑risk management approaches and assurance frameworks.
• Work across first and second line functions to ensure risks are identified, understood and managed.
• Contribute to policy development and security standards.
• Engage confidently with senior leaders, auditors and the wider security community.

This role is suited to a senior cyber professional who has operated in high‑risk, highly regulated or critical environments, and who understands how to provide credible challenge without blocking delivery.

• CISSP (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of cyber and information security standards such as ISO 27001.
• Experience leading cyber‑assurance or risk programmes at a strategic level.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and brief at senior leadership level.
• Experience of audit and assurance activity (e.g. Gov Assure or equivalent).
• Sound judgement, strong written skills, and confidence operating in ambiguity.

• Hybrid working with a mix of office and home‑based working.
• Occasional travel to other UK offices and quarterly travel to London.
• Overnight stays may be required from time to time.

This role requires Developed Vetting (DV). You will need to meet UK residency requirements (minimum 10 years).

This is a rare opportunity to work at national scale, with genuine impact, strong leadership visibility and the chance to shape cyber assurance across a critical public institution. You will also benefit from flexible working, strong professional development and one of the most competitive pension schemes in the UK.