Director of Information Security

Director of Information SecurityGlobal FMCG / Food Manufacturing | Senior Leadership | Global RemitA leading global FMCG and food manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Director of Information Security to define and deliver its global information and cyber security strategy.Reporting to the Group CIO, this is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping the organisation's security strategy, operating model, governance, cyber resilience and risk management across a complex international technology and manufacturing environment.The organisation operates across multiple markets, manufacturing sites and supply chain environments, with technology spanning ERP, cloud, enterprise applications, digital products, corporate IT, connected factories and operational technology.This is an opportunity for a senior security leader to establish a world-class cyber security capability and make security a strategic enabler of business growth, manufacturing resilience, operational continuity and digital transformation.The RoleThe Director of Information Security will:Define and deliver the global information and cyber security strategy, operating model and roadmap.Lead the development and maturity of the global information security function.Establish security governance, policies, standards, controls and assurance frameworks.Provide executive-level reporting on cyber risk, security posture, vulnerabilities and improvement programmes.Act as a trusted adviser to the CIO and senior business leadership on cyber security and digital risk.Lead cyber security transformation across a complex, global and matrixed organisation.Ensure security is embedded across technology, digital, data, ERP, manufacturing and supply chain transformation programmes.Strengthen cyber resilience, incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity.Protect critical enterprise applications, cloud platforms, networks, endpoints and digital services.Develop security strategies for manufacturing environments, Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and connected factories.Translate the evolving threat landscape into practical, commercially aligned risk reduction priorities.Build, lead and develop a high-performing security team and wider strategic partner ecosystem.Manage relationships with technology vendors, managed security providers and external cyber security partners.Drive continuous improvement through emerging technologies, industry best practice and horizon scanning.Explore the use of AI, machine learning, analytics and automation to strengthen cyber security capabilities.The EnvironmentThe role sits within a highly operational FMCG environment where cyber security is directly connected to business continuity and manufacturing resilience.The technology landscape may include:Global manufacturing and production sitesOT, ICS and industrial networksConnected factories and Industrial IoTERP and business-critical applicationsCloud and hybrid infrastructureSupply chain and logistics systemsWarehouse and distribution technologyCorporate IT and networksCustomer, retailer and supplier platformsDigital products and servicesData and analytics platformsThird-party technology ecosystemsThe successful candidate will understand that cyber security in a manufacturing environment extends beyond traditional IT security and must protect production, supply chains, operational continuity and critical business services.About YouThe organisation is looking for a senior information or cyber security leader with a track record of operating at Director, CISO, Head of Information Security or equivalent level.You will bring:Significant senior leadership experience in information security or cyber security.Proven experience developing and delivering enterprise-wide cyber security strategies.Experience leading cyber security transformation within a complex, global manufacturing organisation.Experience developing security operating models, governance frameworks and assurance programmes.Strong understanding of cyber threats, technology risk and security controls.Experience across cyber resilience, disaster recovery, business continuity and incident response.Experience protecting complex enterprise technology and business-critical applications.Experience building and leading security teams and wider security capabilities.Strong executive stakeholder management and influencing skills.The ability to translate complex technical risks into clear commercial and business recommendations.A strategic, pragmatic and commercially minded approach to security leadership.