At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber security strategies and protect digital services at NICE.
- Company: Join NICE, a key player in health and care excellence.
- Benefits: Permanent role with competitive salary and full-time hours.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with senior leaders and enhance security resilience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on cyber security in the health sector.
- Qualifications: Expertise in cyber security and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
As Head of Cyber Security, you will lead NICE’s cyber security function, providing strategic direction and expert leadership to protect digital services, infrastructure and information assets. You will act as NICE’s senior cyber security specialist, overseeing security operations, managing risk and embedding secure‑by‑design principles across digital and technology services. Working closely with senior leaders, technical teams and external partners, you will play a key role in strengthening NICE’s security posture and resilience across services.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation and enforcement of cyber security strategies, policies and standards across the organisation.
- Act as NICE’s cyber security subject matter expert, advising senior leaders and technical teams on complex risks, threats and mitigations.
- Oversee security operations, incident response and threat intelligence, ensuring strong protection and rapid response to cyber incidents.
- Manage organisational risk and vulnerability management, including compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
- Embed secure‑by‑design principles into digital services, systems and technology programmes from early design through delivery.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, NHS partners and suppliers to align security approaches and share intelligence.
Head of Cyber Security | NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
NICE is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Manchester where innovation meets public health. As the Head of Cyber Security, you will not only lead critical initiatives to safeguard vital information but also benefit from a culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration with diverse teams. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on secure-by-design principles, NICE provides a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.
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