Chief Information Security Officer, Totara Learning
Talent development software so people can do their best work
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Talent development software so people can do their best work
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To give organisations the freedom to shape their learning technology without being locked into inflexible systems.
Role
Who you are
- You're a proven security leader who combines strategic thinking with practical execution. You know how to build trust, influence senior stakeholders and balance security risk, customer needs and business outcomes
- Experience leading security, cyber, risk or technology functions within a SaaS, software or technology-led organisation
- A track record of influencing executive leaders, boards and cross-functional teams
- Experience leading global teams and driving organisational change
- Strong understanding of security, privacy, risk and compliance in a modern technology environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex issues into clear business decisions
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP or CIPP/E are advantageous, but we're ultimately interested in the impact you've made, the leadership you bring and your ability to help us move forward
What the job involves
- We're looking for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our global security, privacy, risk and resilience strategy and help shape the next stage of Totara's growth
- Over the last few years, Totara has made significant investments in security, governance and compliance, establishing strong foundations and building a high-performing global Security and IT function
- As our next CISO, you'll build on that progress, helping shape the future of security, customer trust and resilience across the business. Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board, you'll ensure security remains a strategic enabler of innovation, growth and customer confidence
- This is an opportunity to lead an established function, influence company-wide strategy and make a meaningful impact in a global technology business trusted by millions of users
- Set and execute Totara's global security strategy and roadmap
- Lead and develop our Security and IT teams across multiple regions
- Strengthen security, privacy, risk management and organisational resilience
- Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to embed security into everything we build and deliver
- Build customer trust through strong security assurance, compliance and governance programmes
- Advise the Executive Leadership Team and Board on security, risk and resilience matters
- Support strategic business and technology transformation initiatives as Totara continues to evolve and grow
- Lead a strategic function with strong executive support
- Shape the future of security, trust and resilience for a global SaaS platform
- Work with talented colleagues across New Zealand, Australia, the UK and the US
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Managing the upskilling processes, engagement levels, and performance insights of employees is essential to successfully scale a workforce, with various platforms existing to tackle each individual problem. However, the siloed nature of these platforms makes for a convoluted process that prevents a holistic understanding of workforce management, presenting a demand for a more unified solution.
Totara provides an all-in-one software platform for L&D, providing solutions for enterprises across desktop software, mobile applications, product extensions and integrations, and cloud applications. The platform is split into three interconnected toolsets - TotaraLearn for learning management and upskilling, TotaraEngage for uniting collaborative workforces, and TotaraPerform for the analysis, management, and actionable insights.
Despite strong competition in the L&D space, Totara continues to stand out by recognizing how deeply connected education, engagement, and productivity really are. The platform's new AI features, including OpenAI-powered content support, help teams learn smarter and collaborate effectively. With over 21M users in 140 countries and a major investment from growth equity firm Ternzing in late 2023, Totara is in a good position to keep innovating and leading the charge in workforce development.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Dave Cruickshank
(CEO)Previously spent over 9 years at ATCORE Technology as the CCO and CEO. They also spent almost 6 years at Concise as a Managing partner, 3 years at Yotel as an Acquisition and Development Director and 2 years at British Airways as the Head of eCommerce.
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