Group Security Lead

Function

We are looking for a Group Security Capability Lead to own and drive a key cybersecurity capability at Group level. You will translate cyber strategy into clear priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure measurable risk reduction and operational excellence.

This is a leadership role focused on outcomes, not just technical delivery.

What You Will Do

• Define a clear vision and roadmap for a Group security capability (e.g. IAM, SOC, Network Security).

• Turn cybersecurity strategy into practical, business-focused priorities.

• Lead and enable cross-functional security teams and work closely with local IT and security teams.

• Reduce cyber risk and improve compliance, resilience, and secure business operations.

• Own delivery from strategy through implementation and day-to-day operations.

• Manage budget, vendors, and investment decisions for your capability.

• Ensure solutions are scalable, aligned with enterprise architecture, and avoid fragmentation.

• Use data and metrics to guide decisions and track progress.

• Drive continuous improvement and predictable delivery.

• Act as a change leader in a complex, federated environment.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Experience owning a product, platform, or capability end-to-end in a complex organisation.

• Background in multiple cybersecurity domains (IAM, SOC, network, cloud, or vulnerability management).

• Experience working in large or multi-entity environments.

• Budget and vendor management experience.

Skills

• Strategic thinker with a strong delivery mindset.

• Able to translate cyber risk into business priorities.

• Strong stakeholder and communication skills.

• Comfortable working in ambiguity and transformation contexts.

• Pragmatic and outcome-driven.

Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent experience.

• Security or leadership certifications are a plus.