Business Security Services Director, WPP Production

Overview

In this role you protect WPP’s information assets across a designated business area and align regional security with global strategies. You will serve as the main security liaison, partnering with Digital Security, risk, and IT teams to embed standards locally. You’ll lead security awareness, risk assessments, and incident response, influencing across leadership and global teams. The position offers scope to broaden impact, develop leadership, and shape security posture in a large multinational organization.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work model
• career growth opportunities
• challenging and stimulating work
• culture of inclusivity and collaboration
• opportunity to influence at scale
• competitive compensation

Responsibilities

• Act as regional primary contact for Digital Security matters and align security with business goals
• Coordinate with Enterprise Technology Cyber teams to ensure IT compliance and security policy adoption
• Champion security awareness programs and drive engagement across WPP and operating companies
• Integrate security risk management into the broader risk framework and ensure policy adherence
• Collaborate with governance and client assurance teams to meet regulatory and client requirements
• Assess and manage third-party security posture with Vendor and Supply Chain teams
• Support product security integration with Digital Security Product & AI Security teams
• Coordinate incident response and lead investigations with Cyber Incident Response
• Ensure compliance with local and international security laws and standards
• Provide regular reporting to Global CISO and track KPIs for security programs
• Conduct investigations and ensure investigations follow policy and process

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
• Significant information security experience with leadership background
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, ISO 27001 and global/regional security standards
• Experience in a global, multi-national organization
• Proven record in risk management, incident response, and security policy implementation
• Experience working with global teams and functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable

• Strategic thinking
• Proactive ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Information security leadership
• Risk management and incident response
• Security policy development and implementation

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