Head of SOC

Inchcape plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automotive distributor is seeking a Head of Global Security Operations Centre to lead cybersecurity operations. The role involves managing the SOC team, overseeing incident response, and ensuring the protection of information assets. Candidates should have significant experience in leading SOC teams, be skilled in digital forensics, and be knowledgeable about security controls and regulations. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Industry leadership

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and mentoring SOC teams.
• Strong skills in translating technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage major cyber incidents under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Global SOC team.
• Oversee daily SOC operations and set strategic direction.
• Coordinate responses during major cybersecurity incidents.
• Design and improve incident response tools and processes.
• Oversee cybersecurity investigations with evidence-based outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Incident response

Digital forensics

Leadership and mentoring

Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ITDR

Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations

Job description

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low‑carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape Group HQ, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our Cybersecurity team is seeking a Head of Global Security Operations Centre. In this role, you’ll lead Inchcape’s Global SOC, driving the protection of our information assets and ensuring our systems’ confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You’ll provide strategic direction, expert leadership, and operational oversight monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats across our IT and cloud environments. You’ll champion continuous improvement, coordinate major incident responses, and foster a culture of proactive, threat‑led security and compliance.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage the Inchcape Global SOC team, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Set strategic direction and oversee daily SOC operations to ensure high standards.
• Act as the central coordinator during major cyber incidents, delivering timely and actionable updates to leadership.
• Design, maintain, and improve SOC tools, processes, and playbooks for effective incident response.
• Orchestrate and oversee cybersecurity incident investigations, ensuring thorough and evidence‑based outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in security posture, risk mitigation, and incident response capabilities.
• Establish and maintain clear metrics and reports to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

About you

• You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to translate complex technical issues for non‑technical stakeholders.
• You’ll be self‑motivated and proactive, thriving in dynamic environments.
• You’ll be experienced in leading and mentoring SOC teams.
• You’ll be skilled in incident response and digital forensics.
• You’ll be deeply knowledgeable about key security controls (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ITDR).
• You’ll be familiar with cyber regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2) and frameworks (e.g., NIST).
• You’ll be resilient under pressure, committed to continuous learning and improvement.

We offer you

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dynamic team committed to your success.
• Career Growth: We’re invested in your development and offer ample opportunity for advancement.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a role that balances strategic analysis with day‑to‑day business support.
• Industry Leadership: Be part of a company that leads the transformation of the automotive distribution industry.

Opportunity for everyone

At Inchcape, inclusion accelerates our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We foster an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring opportunities for all.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future. Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast‑growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow.

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.

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