Director of Cyber Security

Job Summary

The Director of Cybersecurity North America is responsible for maintaining and executing WHSmith North America's cyber security strategy, leading a focused team to ensure operational rigor, compliance with regulations (including retail-specific compliance), and effective implementation of security controls to protect digital assets. They will act as the key liaison between the executive team and the operational staff.

Board Reporting & Group Support

• Provide regular updates and risk assessments to the North America Board, ensuring transparency and alignment with corporate governance.
• Support the Group CISO in global security initiatives, acting as a regional extension of group-level strategy and execution.

Strategic Leadership

Business Engagement

Governance & Compliance

Operational Oversight

Risk Management

Team Leadership

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, information technology, or related

5-8 years directly related experience, 3+ years' Cybersecurity supervisory experience

Proven experience in IT security, risk management, and policy development.

Experience with configuring and integrating systems within enterprise IT environment.

Proven experience managing industry standard security stacks.

Excellent understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Ability to collaborate effectively with all business verticals to align security initiatives with organizational goals.

Team Leadership and Collaboration : Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team, are essential.