Head of Cybersecurity

We are seeking a forwardthinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Head of Cybersecurity to lead and evolve our enterprisewide security strategy. Reporting to the Chief Information Digital Technology Officer (CIDTO) this role sits at the core of our transformation journeybalancing risk innovation and customer trust.

This is a rare opportunity for a cybersecurity leader with deep expertise vision and commercial acumen to make a significant impact on a panEuropean scale. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years experience in cybersecurity with exposure to varied business models including Private Equitybacked organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Leadership: Define lead and execute a comprehensive global cybersecurity strategy aligned with APCOAs digital transformation and growth objectives.
• Data Protection & Compliance: Ensure protection of customer data including PII and payment information (PCIDSS) across all digital parking platforms and services.
• Risk Management: Develop a pragmatic enterprise risk framework to assess mitigate and report cyber risks across the business. Regularly brief senior leadership and boards.
• Innovation & Investment: Build strong business cases for cybersecurity investment and innovation demonstrating measurable ROI and alignment with strategic goals.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee security operations including threat intelligence vulnerability management incident response and SOC capabilities.
• Transformation Driver: Act as a change leader to embed a strong security culture across APCOA from engineering teams to frontline operations.
• Governance & Policy: Develop implement and maintain cybersecurity policies standards and controls in line with bestinclass frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 GDPR).
• Crossfunctional Leadership: Collaborate with IT digital product teams legal compliance operations and customer service to integrate security seamlessly.
• Talent Development: Build and inspire a highperforming cybersecurity team mentoring talent and fostering growth across levels.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience with demonstrable impact in complex multistakeholder environments.
• Proven experience in payment security customer data protection and PCIDSS within technologyenabled consumer or B2B services.
• Experience working in PEbacked or investmentfocused organizations with ability to drive security maturity in fastevolving structures.
• Strong track record across diverse business models (e.g. infrastructure digital platforms mobilityasaservice).
• Deep understanding of emerging threats security architecture and cloudnative environments.
• Experience leading security in regulated and highvolume transactional environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CISA CCSP) and/or advanced degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related field.
• Based in the UK with the ability to travel within Europe as needed

Leadership Attributes

• Visionary & Strategic: Able to define and articulate the future of cybersecurity in a digitally enabled business.
• BusinessSavvy: Commercially astute with the ability to translate technical risks into clear business language and priorities.
• Influential Communicator: Exceptional communicator who can inspire confidence and drive stakeholder buyin from Board to frontline.
• Transformational Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead change evolve legacy environments and embed securitybydesign practices.
• Collaborative & Empathetic: Builds strong relationships across the organization and leads with integrity and authenticity.

Additional Information :

At APCOA we see beyond the parking space. We see a world where mobility is intelligent sustainable and seamlessly integrated into daily life.

Our new Group HQ is more than a physical space its the heartbeat of a new enterprise where highimpact leaders shape the future.

If youre ready to apply your expertise to meaningful challenges and help transform an industry join APCOA Group HQ. Lets build whats next.

APCOA Group HQ is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime