About Kingfisher plc
Kingfisher plc is a leading international home improvement company, operating over 2,000 stores across eight European countries. Our retail brands include B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, Screwfix, TradePoint, and Koçtaş, supported by a dedicated team of 78,000+ colleagues.
We provide home improvement products and services to both consumers and trade professionals, available through our physical stores and e-commerce platforms.
Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone.
At Kingfisher, we believe that creating better homes leads to a better world. Our mission is to make home improvement accessible and achievable for all.
As a Group, we leverage our core strengths and commercial assets to empower our retail brands, driving growth and innovation within the home improvement market. #PoweredByKingfisher
Cyber Defence Lead – Flexible & Hybrid Working (London, Southampton & Yeovil)
Join Kingfisher – A Leading Home Improvement Company
At Kingfisher, we’re a team of over 78,000 passionate individuals who bring our brands to life, including B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Dépôt, Castorama, and Koçtaş. We may be big, but our ambitions are even bigger—we aim to be the world’s leading home improvement company, building the largest global community of home improvers.
Our customers come from all backgrounds, and so do we. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that all colleagues, applicants, and future team members are treated fairly, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
We embrace flexible and agile working, offering a blend of remote and office-based work at our locations in London, Southampton, and Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!
About the Role
As a Cyber Defence Lead, you will play a vital role in overseeing the Cyber Defence Centre (CDC) team and services. You’ll take charge of cyber incident response, ensuring effective documentation, communication, and resolution in alignment with our cybersecurity policies. Additionally, you will drive strategic improvements to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall maturity of our cybersecurity operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Incident Management – Monitor, track, and manage cybersecurity events and incidents.
- Stakeholder Communication – Maintain strong engagement with stakeholders, business leaders, partners, and function heads, ensuring alignment on cybersecurity initiatives.
- Threat Detection & Response – Utilize expertise in cyber threat detection, particularly within cloud environments (e.g., GCP, Kubernetes) and SIEM tools like Splunk, to strengthen security operations.
- Crisis Management – Lead crisis response efforts, ensuring the CDC team is equipped to handle high-priority incidents effectively.
- Strategic Enhancements – Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the cybersecurity defence program.
- Best Practices & Compliance – Develop and implement cybersecurity best practices, guiding teams through incident resolution and security enhancements.
- Collaboration & Leadership – Work cross-functionally with various departments to ensure a cohesive security strategy.
- Security Analysis & Reporting – Analyse incident data, identify trends, and create actionable insights to improve security posture.
- Forensic Investigations – Support auditable forensic investigations, ensuring compliance with security frameworks.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a strong leader with experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have:
✔ Proven experience in leading cybersecurity teams and task prioritization.
✔ A track record of driving strategic improvements in SOC operations.
✔ Expertise in incident response within complex technical and business environments.
✔ Strong understanding of cloud security, threat detection, and SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, GCP, Kubernetes).
✔ Proficiency in audit processes, security frameworks, and forensic investigations.
✔ Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders and business leaders effectively.
What We Value at Kingfisher
- Be Customer-Focused – Continuously improve the customer experience.
- Be Human – Lead with integrity, care, and purpose.
- Be Curious – Embrace learning, innovation, and a global perspective.
- Be Agile – Act with speed, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset.
- Be Inclusive – Celebrate diversity and foster collaboration.
- Be Accountable – Own the plan, deliver results, and drive growth.
Why Join Us?
At Kingfisher, we value the unique perspectives new team members bring. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to apply—we want to hear from you!
We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your potential is limitless. You’ll have the opportunity to share new ideas, experiment, and be part of an organisation that helps everyone be their best self.
What We Offer
✅ A competitive benefits package
✅ Opportunities to grow and advance your career
✅ A culture of innovation, collaboration, and learning
✅ A flexible, hybrid working environment
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