Head of Information Security - Bedford

- Proven experience operating as a CISO / Head of Information Security / Director of Cyber Security within a global SaaS, technology or cloud-first environment - Deep expertise across international security frameworks including ISO27001, NIST, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS, with the ability to align and scale controls across multiple regions - Demonstrable track record of leading enterprise-wide risk management, translating cyber risk into commercial and financial impact for board-level stakeholders - Strong technical grounding in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero Trust architecture, and DevSecOps / Secure SDLC - Extensive experience leading global incident response, including ransomware, breach management, and executive crisis communication - Expertise in third-party / supply chain risk management, particularly within complex SaaS ecosystems - Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing international security teams across multiple geographies - Experience delivering and maintaining ISMS / QMS frameworks, including audit, certification, and continuous improvement programmes - Strong knowledge of global data protection and privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA and other regional frameworks) - Ability to influence at C-suite and board level, driving security as a business enabler rather than a blocker - Experience supporting M&A activity, due diligence, and post-acquisition security integration - Advanced stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences globally - Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CCSP (desirable but not essential)