Business Security Services Director, WPP Production at WPP in London

Job description

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise. Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow. For more information, visit WPP.com. Why we're hiring: This role is central to strengthening security across WPP, connecting the business with WPP Digital Security & Risk Management and ensuring global security strategies and standards are embedded effectively within your designated business area. Working closely with WPP HQ teams across Strategy & Risk, Security Awareness and Technical Security Governance, you will help drive a consistent and joined-up approach to security while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. It’s a strong next step for an experienced Manager or Senior Manager ready to broaden their remit, take on greater leadership responsibility and build their influence within a global organisation. What you'll be doing: Security Leadership & Business Partnership Act as the primary point of contact for Digital Security matters across your designated business area, providing trusted security leadership and guidance. Partner with business leaders, WPP Digital Security and Enterprise Technology Cyber teams to align security priorities with business objectives. Act as a key link between the business and WPP’s security functions, ensuring business requirements and risks inform wider security strategies, policies and initiatives. Champion security across the business, building strong relationships and promoting shared accountability for managing security risk. Risk, Governance & Assurance Partner with Digital Security Strategy & Risk teams to identify, assess and manage security risks, ensuring they are effectively integrated into WPP’s broader risk management framework. Work with Governance and Technology Compliance teams to support adherence to WPP policies, standards, regulatory requirements and technology compliance obligations. Support Client Assurance activities, including responding to client security requirements and contributing to security documentation and assurance processes. Work with Vendor and Supply Chain teams to help assess and manage third-party security risks and ensure alignment with WPP security standards. Security Awareness & Culture Partner with the Digital Security Awareness team to develop and deliver targeted security awareness initiatives aligned to business needs. Promote a strong security culture, driving awareness, engagement and accountability across WPP and its Operating Companies within the region. Product, AI Security & Investigations Collaborate with Digital Security Product & AI Security teams to help embed security into the development and deployment of products and services. Support corporate investigations and data or evidence acquisition, ensuring activities are conducted in line with WPP policies and processes. Incident Response Coordinate the business response to security incidents, working closely with Enterprise Technology Cyber Incident Response teams. Lead business-level investigations and support the timely reporting, escalation and remediation of security incidents and breaches. Compliance & Regulatory Support compliance with applicable local and international security laws, regulations and standards. Provide cybersecurity expertise during business audits, ens