Programme Director – Cybersecurity

Programme Director – Cybersecurity

Posted 2 weeks ago by eTeam

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£599 Per day
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Hybrid
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Cyber Incident Response Cyber Resilience Cyber Risk Cyber Security Financial Data Financial Management Financial Services Financial Services Authority Management Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Transparency (Human-Computer Interaction)

Summary: The Programme Director – Cybersecurity role is a leadership position focused on delivering critical cybersecurity initiatives within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will oversee the design and execution of cybersecurity programmes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing the organization's cyber resilience. This hybrid role requires strong stakeholder engagement and risk management skills, with a significant emphasis on strategic delivery. The position is available until November 2025 and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity programmes aligned with financial services regulations and business objectives.
  • Drive the implementation of cyber risk frameworks, secure architecture, and operational resilience strategies.
  • Engage with executive stakeholders, including CISOs, CROs, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Oversee programme governance, resource planning, and financial management.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, DORA, and GDPR.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.
  • Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats and regulatory changes impacting the financial sector.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Programme Director or Senior Programme Manager in cybersecurity within financial services.
  • Strong understanding of cyber risk, threat intelligence, and regulatory compliance in the UK/EU financial sector.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary cyber programmes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at C-suite and board level.
  • Familiarity with cloud security, zero trust architecture, and digital identity frameworks.

Salary (Rate): £599/Day

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Description: We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Programme Director – Cybersecurity

Location: Sheffield, Grosvenor House, 1 Wellington St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4NB, Hybrid (60% office / 40% home – 3 days in the office mandatory)

Duration: Until 28/11/2025

Rate: £599/Day(Inside IR35)

Role Description: We are seeking a Programme Director with deep expertise in cybersecurity and financial services to lead the strategic delivery of critical cyber initiatives within our Cyber Business Unit. This role is being released to subcontractors due to current limitations in internal senior-level capacity. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design, governance, and execution of cybersecurity programmes that protect sensitive financial data, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., FCA, PRA, DORA), and enhance the organisation’s cyber resilience. This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivery assurance across a portfolio of cyber initiatives, including threat intelligence, incident response, secure cloud transformation, and third-party risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity programmes aligned with financial services regulations and business objectives.
  • Drive the implementation of cyber risk frameworks, secure architecture, and operational resilience strategies.
  • Engage with executive stakeholders, including CISOs, CROs, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment and transparency.
  • Oversee programme governance, resource planning, and financial management.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, DORA, and GDPR.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.
  • Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats and regulatory changes impacting the financial sector.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Programme Director or Senior Programme Manager in cybersecurity within financial services.
  • Strong understanding of cyber risk, threat intelligence, and regulatory compliance in the UK/EU financial sector.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary cyber programmes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at C-suite and board level.
  • Familiarity with cloud security, zero trust architecture, and digital identity frameworks.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.

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