Head of Identity (IAM)

Head of Identity & Access Management (IAM) Consultant

Robert Half are supporting a leading Global Risk Firm on a strategic engagement with a major UK Energy & Utilities organisation seeking a senior Head of Identity & Access Management (IAM) professional to assess, shape and transform their identity capability. This is an opportunity for an experienced IAM leader to conduct a strategic assessment of the client's current environment, identify gaps and define the roadmap across people, process, governance and technology. The initial phase is expected to be delivered on a part-time basis (circa 20 hours per week) working alongside a wider consulting team. Subject to assessment outcomes and client approval, there is potential for the engagement to evolve into a longer-term IAM transformation and implementation programme.

Assignment Details

• 📍 UK Based
• ⏱️ Initial part-time engagement (circa 20 hours per week)
• 💰 £800-£1,000 per day via FCSA-accredited Umbrella Company
• 🏢 Global Risk Firm | Energy & Utilities End Client
• 📈 Potential to transition into a longer-term IAM transformation programme following the assessment phase

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an assessment of the existing IAM capability and operating model
• Review current IGA, PAM and access management controls
• Identify gaps, risks and remediation priorities
• Develop IAM strategy, target operating model and transformation roadmap
• Provide thought leadership on emerging IAM trends and best practice
• Support stakeholders across security, technology and business functions
• Deliver recommendations covering governance, policy, process and organisational design

Essential Experience

• Previous experience as a Head of IAM, Head of Identity, IAM Director or equivalent leadership role
• Strong background delivering IAM transformation programmes
• Experience across IGA, Access Management and PAM environments
• Ability to assess, remediate and mature IAM functions within complex organisations
• Experience developing IAM strategy, operating models and governance frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and executive-level communication skills

Highly Desirable Experience

• Previous Head of IAM / Identity leadership experience within the Energy or Utilities sector
• Experience leading IAM remediation or transformation programmes in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments
• Experience with Omada Identity (particularly Omada IGA environments)
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• PAM technologies
• IGA platforms such as SailPoint, Saviynt or similar
• Experience aligning IAM capabilities to modern cloud-first environments
• Experience assessing underperforming IAM functions and defining strategic remediation roadmaps
• Experience operating within highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of current IAM market trends, governance and identity-first security approaches