EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in information/cyber security or IT risk, with at least 5 years in a GRC leadership role and previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG company.
• Proven success in leading cybersecurity programs in complex, global organizations.
• Experience with establishing GRC programs within start-up, greenfield environments.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance risk, compliance, and business agility.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk methodologies.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools, risk platforms, and governance technologies.

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Looking forward to meeting you!
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.
By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.
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JOB PURPOSE

As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) to join our dynamic team. This role will be part of the Global Information & Cyber Security team and reports directly to the CISO.
As a visionary leader, you will architect and drive our cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance strategy. You will be at the forefront of shaping a secure, resilient, and compliant digital environment. This role is pivotal in developing and aligning cybersecurity initiatives with business priorities, regulatory landscapes, and emerging threats.
You will lead a high-impact team, collaborate across departments, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The successful candidate will be one that has significant GRC expertise with a proven record of leading large-scale transformations, has a passion for emerging technologies and a desire to make a meaningful impact.
The newly created Ice Cream Technology function will drive the technology set-up, standalone design and implementation of all required technology capabilities to enable Unilever’s Ice Cream business to become a fully functioning standalone company, separate from Unilever.

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.
• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.
• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.
• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
• Home work allowance
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Green Mobility Polic