Senior ISMS & NIS2 Implementation Lead – ISO 27001 & Compliance – 13 Months in Copenhagen/Hybrid

The consultant must be based in Denmark. ___________________________________ Role purpose In order to complete the outstanding activities and prepare the organisation for continually improving the ISMS as the foundation for safeguarding and assurance, the NIS 2 compliance programme needs an additional expert-level resource as soon as possible. The consultant is needed to provide immediate support for the ongoing simplification and the subsequent implementation of the revised ISMS. Completing the simplification and implementing the ISMS is crucial to transform regulatory obligations into a unified framework of requirements to be implemented and to achieve compliance. Key responsibilities and deliverables

• Lead the facilitation of stakeholder reviews of the revised ISMS.
• Develop an organisational change management plan for implementation, including communication.
• Develop an ISMS operating model for how the ISMS is implemented and run across 1st and 2nd line.

Competencies

• Extensive experience working with and leading implementation of an ISMS and ISO 27001 in a complex organization, including stakeholder review.
• Expert knowledge of stakeholder engagement and facilitation.
• Senior-level experience driving NIS 2 implementation and achieving compliance through the ISO 27000 framework.

Highly preferred if the consultant has led one or more organisations to certification of the ISO 27001 ISMS. Strongly preferred if the consultant has extensive experience from IT operations to better understand business priorities and the implementation challenges in 1st line and help translate policy requirements to specific implementation rules and guidelines. Preferred if the consultant has experience working with energy-generating assets, off-shore energy, and/or engineering. Requirements

• Minimum five years of relevant experience, including proven experience managing IT projects and technical teams.
• Experience with projects in an operational environment context (factories, and similar “OT” areas).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with agile way of working, test/release management and process design.

Practical Information

• Duration: 22 November 2026 to 31 December 2027.
• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Work setup: Hybrid setup with minimum 3 days onsite per week.
• The consultant must be based in Denmark.