Head of Cybersecurity

We’re the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company; we shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere.

Worldpanel provides brands and retailers with a unique, 360-degree understanding of consumer behaviour across the globe. We are shopper-centric, continuously monitoring the purchase and usage behaviour through the largest omnipanel in the world. With unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology and expert analysts, we partner with brands and retailers of all sizes, empowering them to reimagine what’s possible, and change the landscape to create a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive world.

Job Details

At Worldpanel by Numerator, we believe tomorrow’s success starts with today’s market intelligence. We empower the world’s leading brands and retailers with unmatched insights into consumer behaviour and the influencers that drive it.

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the North American market research space, has combined with Worldpanel, to create a new global consumer data company. This new company forms a powerhouse of technology enabled consumer insights from nearly five billion consumers worldwide, driving innovation and strategic solutions for thousands of customers.

Join us in this groundbreaking venture and be part of a team that shapes the future of market research.

Role's Mission

We are seeking a Head of Cybersecurity who will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for Worldpanel by Numerator. This role demands a visionary leader with deep technical expertise and the ability to articulate and implement a plan that safeguards our digital assets against evolving threats.

Reasonable Adjustments

Kantar is committed to offering equal opportunities to all individuals including during the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance, please advise us in advance of your interview so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Develop and implement a robust cybersecurity strategy that aligns with Worldpanel by Numerator's goals and objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across all product platforms (consumer data collection, data pipelines, storage, panel management, survey platforms, and client reporting).
• Incident Response: Lead the response to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact.
• Compliance: Ensure consistency with cybersecurity regulations and standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and ISO 27001.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the cybersecurity team, encouraging a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
• Third party management: responsible for managed security service provider (MSSP) and other security provider contracts.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with other groups to incorporate cybersecurity measures across all areas of the organization's operations.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to improve cybersecurity awareness across the organization.

Key Capabilities

Your background will ideally look like this…

• Academic background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication and leadership skills, and proficiency in cybersecurity technologies and standard methodologies.
• Experience in a data, technology or market-research organization will be a plus.

Why This Role Matters at Worldpanel by Numerator

• We are an organization built on data. Our teams work with sensitive consumer and client data. We must ensure the security of survey responses, behavioural insights, and demographic data.
• We rely on third parties to provide data and/or support some of our processes, so we must manage these external risks.
• Our transformation involves new data tools, cloud tech, insights, and data pipelines, requiring us to manage cyber risks.

What's in it for you?

• Private health cover - option to extend to family.
• Meal Allowance
• Access to our 24/7 employee assistance programme (wellbeing platform)
• Volunteer Leave (2 days per year)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible benefit allowance (annual)
• Life assurance and income protection

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Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.