Listing Description

WPP is the transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. We create transformative ideas and outcomes for its clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology. WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 325 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100.

WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide. We are quoted on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Key performance indicators for WPP (2020) include Billings of £46.9bn and Revenue of £12bn.

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Why we're hiring:

The Cyber Security Advisor reports directly to the Senior Cyber Security Advisor and will act as the WPP IT Cyber Security’s primary interface with one of our three primary business areas. 

The role holder will be responsible for driving the delivery and adoption of cyber security services within the operating companies within their prescribed business areas. They will be required to build strong professional relationships and become a ‘trusted’ advisor on all matter’s security related to key stakeholders including their aligned business area CIO, Business Lead, Operational Assurance Lead, Operational Engineering Lead and others. 

The role holder will successfully promote the further adoption of centralised security services and drive consistency and continual improvement across their aligned business area. 

What you'll be doing:

• Act as subject matter expert for assigned business area 


• Be a central point of contact into Cyber Security for the CIO and other business stakeholders 


• Support the Senior Cyber Security Advisor in promoting the uptake and delivery of centralised security services 


• Oversee the improvement and standardisation of security controls within the aligned business area 


• Collect, aggregate, interpret and present security metrics to aid management reporting 


• Drive compliance to relevant security charters, policies, and standards within the aligned business area 

What you'll need:

• MSC Information Technology degree (desirable but not essential) 


• CISSP or similar 


• A broad understanding of cyber security capabilities, tools, processes and frameworks 


• Be versatile and proactive 


• Be able to influence senior internal and external stakeholders 


• Have strong consultancy experience 


• Able to manage multi-stakeholder projects and overcome challenges 


• Have excellent analytical, diplomatic and communications skills 

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are accepting: of new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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