Head of Information Security

Randstad Digital is currently searching for a talented Head of Information Security to join the team of one of our prestigious clients. Reporting to the CISO, the Head of Information Security (HoIS) is a key role in the Cyber security leadership team. To succeed in this role, you will need to enjoy a green field experience and the challenges of building and leading a small “centre of excellence” information security and risk team.

The team will set a new bar for information security and risk management in a global manufacturing organisation. Essential skills - Leadership and management capabilities - Ability to communicate complex technical information to a range of audiences. - Strategic thinking - Business acumen - Problem-solving Purpose of the role The HoIS is responsible for delivering information/cyber security risk management and governance processes and ensuring effective integration and alignment with the HellermannTyton Data Protection, Operational Risk, and Internal Audit functions.

An additional important function of the HoIS is to oversee and direct the Security Operations function on behalf of the CISO, including direct management and accountability for the performance of any service providers involved. The HoIS is responsible for the development and maintenance of the organisation’s technology related policy portfolio and associated guidelines. Importantly this includes actively working to embed those policies across the organisation.

A further key responsibility for the Head of Information Security is to lead and supervise the Security Operations function on behalf of the CISO. This includes providing direct oversight and holding accountability for the performance and effectiveness of all service providers engaged in delivering security operations. The HoIS is also tasked with developing and maintaining the organisation’s portfolio of technology-related policies and accompanying guidelines.

Crucially, this involves proactively embedding these policies throughout the organisation to ensure consistent adoption and compliance. key responsibilities To deliver the optimal outcomes for the HoIS will partner with internal and external providers including executives and managers across different business and departments, third-party vendors, and thought leaders in the wider industry. Core responsibility areas.

Governance, Risk and Compliance Supply Chain risk. Business Cyber Security awareness Security Operations Incident Management Policy and Standards Policies: Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards that govern all aspects of information security at HellermannTyton. Compliance: Ensure compliance with the relevant security regulations and industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, TISAX, NIS2).

Policy Implementation: Oversee the implementation and enforcement of security policies across all global businesses and locations. Training: Ensure employees are trained on security policies and procedures to raise awareness and encourage responsible data handling. Risk management Risk program: Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security risk management program.

Risk management: Work directly with the business units to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes. Awareness: Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns. Supply Chain: Develop, implement, and maintain a supply chain cyber security risk management framework for the enterprise. Data Governance and Compliance Data Security: Partner with legal and compliance teams to understand data privacy regulations and translate them into actionable data security practices.

Head of Information Security Role Profile Internal - Data Governance: Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures for data ownership, access, usage, and retention. Other responsibilities Framework: Develop and enhance an information security management