Head of Security (CISO)
ClearCourse · London · posted 52 days ago
Going rate £48,500UK median £54,647London £59,590
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2135Cyber security professionals
Going rate for this occupation: £48,500 · UK median pay £54,647
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£70,818 to £89,531estimated · above the range ONS published
- Going rate£48,500
- UK median£54,647
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £32,471 |
| 25th | £42,761 |
| 50th | £54,647 |
| 75th | £71,808 |
| Going rate | £48,500 |
| UK median | £54,647 |
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Head of Security (CISO)
Location: Hybrid | Permanent
ClearCourse is seeking an experienced Head of Security (CISO) to lead and evolve our group-wide security strategy across a diverse portfolio of 40+ software and payments businesses.
Reporting to the Chief Technology & Transformation Officer, with a dotted line to the Board and Audit Committee, this is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for security governance, operations, compliance, and risk management across a complex technology estate spanning payments, healthcare, and B2B SaaS.
With ongoing M&A activity, active PCI-DSS obligations, and a rapidly evolving platform landscape, you'll play a critical role in protecting our customers, supporting business growth, and embedding security across the organisation.
What you'll do
Define and lead the Group's security strategy, policies, and governance framework Provide Board-level reporting on security posture, risks, and compliance activities Oversee security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and remediation Act as the executive lead during security incidents and manage external stakeholder communications Own PCI-DSS compliance across ClearAccept and ClearDebit payment platforms Lead the Group's Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) function, including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, PCI-DSS, and data protection obligations Manage relationships with auditors, regulators, cyber insurers, and certification bodies Lead security assessments and integration activities for acquisitions, driving alignment to Group standards Partner with Platform Engineering teams to embed security practices into development lifecycles without impacting delivery velocity Lead and develop the GRC function to support a proactive and risk-aware security culture
Requirements
Previous experience operating at CISO level within a multi-product or multi-entity organisation Hands-on experience leading PCI-DSS compliance programmes and QSA assessments Proven expertise building and managing enterprise-wide GRC frameworks and risk registers Experience assessing and integrating security functions following M&A activity Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and embedding security into engineering practices Experience leading major security incidents, including external communications and stakeholder management Ability to influence at Board and executive leadership level Strong leadership skills with experience building and developing high-performing security teams
Benefits
Competitive salary + benefits 25 days holiday + your birthday off Private medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash plan Life assurance & income protection Enhanced parental leave & family wellbeing support Perkbox discounts & perks Generous pension contributions Hybrid working model
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