[Hiring] Head of Cyber Security @Nomad Foods

Role Description

The rising cyber-threat landscape requires dedicated executive-level leadership to safeguard critical assets and maintain operational resilience. A CISO will provide strategic oversight of information security, ensure compliance with industry standards, and drive a unified risk-management approach across the enterprise. This role will reduce the likelihood and impact of security incidents, protect reputation, and support business growth by enabling secure innovation. Investing in a CISO now positions the organisation to proactively manage cyber risk rather than responding reactively, ultimately lowering long-term cost and exposure.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and execute an enterprise-wide security strategy aligned to FMCG priorities and digital transformation.
  • Provide senior leadership and board-level guidance on threats, risks, and regulatory impacts.
  • Lead cybersecurity, data protection, and OT security initiatives.
• Governance & Risk Management
  • Own and manage the information security risk framework.
  • Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, and other standards.
  • Conduct cyber risk assessments across plants, logistics partners, suppliers, and commercial functions.
  • Drive compliance with GDPR and customer/retail partner requirements.
• OT & Supply Chain Security
  • Implement controls and secure integrations across OT, IT, and IoT environments.
  • Protect manufacturing and supply chain systems from compromise.
• Security Operations & Incident Response
  • Oversee SOC operations, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and monitoring.
  • Lead crisis management, incident simulations, and regulatory/customer communications.
  • Ensure minimal operational disruption from cyber incidents.
• Data Protection & Privacy
  • Protect consumer, employee, and commercial data in ERP, CRM, e-commerce, and marketing systems.
  • Partner with the DPO to uphold strong data governance.
• Technology & Architecture
  • Embed security-by-design into digital and cloud transformation initiatives.
  • Establish architecture standards for IAM, networks, endpoints, and cloud.
• People, Culture & Awareness
  • Drive global security culture and awareness across plants, distribution centres, and offices.
  • Build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team with diverse IT/OT capabilities.