Head of Cyber Security

Careers# Head of Cyber Security###### Team:

Technology - UK######

Location:

Leeds###### Work Model:hybrid###### Work Type:

Permanent
** Hi, we’re PEXA!
** We know you’ll Google us before applying, so let’s keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we’re helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week.

We’re passionate about solving problems for our customers – always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community.

We’re growing fast, that is where you come in.

We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes.

Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property.

Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We’re a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA – we love what we do and we’re proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn’t be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience.
** Here’s a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like:
**** Your growth:
** We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools.
** Your wellness:
** We care about your holistic wellbeing
** Your work/life blend:
** We know that work is just one aspect of your life – we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work.

As the Head of Cyber Security at PEXA UK, you’ll play a key role in protecting the digital backbone of our business. Working closely with the UK CTO, Group CISO in Australia, and the PEXA UK leadership team, you’ll define and drive the security strategy, standards, and posture across our three UK brands: PEXA UK, Smoove, and Optima Legal.

You’ll lead our Security Operations (SOC), Security Engineering, and Information Security and Governance functions, covering everything from incident response and secure architecture to audits, lender assurance, and compliance with ISO 27001 and FCA requirements.

This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to define security strategy, strengthen governance, and protect critical systems, data, and operations. You’ll shape how we manage threats, embed secure-by-design principles, and foster a culture of security awareness across the organisation.

You’ll also collaborate closely with technology, legal, risk, and operations teams, as well as external partners, to ensure alignment and resilience, making cyber security a trusted enabler for our customers and colleagues
** Our Ethos
** We believe cyber security should be understood, embraced, and loved, not feared. Our job is to make it simple and part of how everyone works.

We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today.
*** To be conducted as part of post offer employment checks:
**** The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at [].
**** GDPR Compliance
**** Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name “PEXA”), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services…