Cyber Security Lead

In this role you will lead cyber security services within the NHS England Service Integration and Ownership portfolio, driving performance and continual improvement to strengthen cyber resilience across the health system. You will advise, challenge and report on security risk at senior levels, manage supplier relationships, and mentor the SIO team to deliver value. You will collaborate with NHS organisations and stakeholders to improve security practices and resilience, adapting to evolving priorities. This is a mission-driven role with high impact across national cyber security services.

• RRP payment 30% per annum
• flexible working
• Band 8b salary
• opportunity to influence national cyber security services
• office-based work expectations 40%
• permanent contract

• Lead development, delivery and ongoing improvement of assigned SIO cyber security services
• Provide expert cyber security advice and assurance to support risk management and decision-making
• Identify, assess and remediate cyber security risks with service owners and NHS partners
• Monitor performance and produce metrics and assurance updates for senior leaders
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure effective service delivery
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across NHS England and wider health system
• Support organisations to improve cyber resilience and value of national services
• Identify opportunities to improve service effectiveness, user experience and operational resilience
• Deputise for Head of SIO and lead team development
• Contribute to wider national cyber security services and adapt to priorities
• Lead and mentor team members with objective setting and development
• Contribute to delivery and improvement of services across the portfolio

• Masters level degree in Cyber Security or relevant subject
• CISSP Certification or equivalent experience
• Extensive knowledge of information security management and cyber risk management
• Experience in providing guidance to clients and stakeholders across diverse situations
• Proven ability to deploy and monitor information security systems and protect data
• Awareness of ITIL foundation or equivalent service management practices (desirable)
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities
• Security clearance eligibility with UK residency requirements

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• constructive challenge
• information security management
• cybersecurity risk management
• security assurance and reporting