We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​IT & D​

In IT&D, you'll be a force for good, whether you're championing cyber security, defining how we harness the power of technology to improve our business, or working with data to guide the innovation of consumer loved products.

Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen.

Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches.

About the role

Are you prepared to take on one of the most vital roles in our technological realm? As VP IT&D for Global Cybersecurity at Reckitt, your task will be to secure the digital pulse of our global business. The role is perfect an ethical hacker; someone with the acumen to protect our applications, our customer's data, and lead the charge against increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

Your responsibilities

- Forge and deliver a resilient Cyber Security strategy for our digital ventures.
- Create the Centre of Excellence for Development / Application Security, elevating standards, knowledge, and team expertise.
- Lead Security Improvement Initiatives across business, Digital, IT, and Compliance teams.
- Pioneer research into application security, staying ahead in the Cyber Security domain.
- Offer mentorship and leadership within the Cyber Security sphere, nurturing the talent of team members and consultants.
- Oversee the annual Cyber Security review to protect our systems and data integrity.

The experience we're looking for

- Demonstrable experience as an ethical hacker or in 'grey hat' technology, with strategic and operational cybersecurity proficiency.
- Track record of creating and implementing pragmatic Cyber Security strategies.
- Insightful and up-to-date on cyber threats, application security practises, including BSIMM.
- Proven background in managing offshore IT services, operations, and digital transformation.
- Exceptional strategy formulation and stakeholder relationship management abilities.
- Strong analytical skills, with a knack for problem-solving and prioritising emerging issues.
- History of interdisciplinary collaboration and clear, impactful communication.

The skills for success

Digital Strategy, Product Solution Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Portfilio Management, Data Governance, Product Compliance, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Outstanding Communication, stakeholder engagement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.