Head of Information Security (12-month fixed term contract)

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Head of Information Security at GenesisCare UK? Join our dedicated team and play a key role in protecting and strengthening the cyber security posture of one of the UK’s leading independent healthcare providers on a 12-month fixed term contract. As the Head of Information Security, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading and developing GenesisCare UK’s cyber security function. You’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across information security, governance, cyber resilience, risk management, compliance and security operations. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and mature our cyber security landscape, ensuring the organisation remains aligned with industry best practice, evolving threats and key legislative requirements including GDPR, NIS2 and the UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Risk, Legal, Information Governance and Operations to drive a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop the GenesisCare UK cyber security team, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative culture.
• Develop and implement information security strategies, policies, frameworks and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards including GDPR, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIS2 and the UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.
• Lead cyber security incident response activities including investigations, root cause analysis and remediation.
• Drive continuous improvement of the organisation’s cyber security posture and Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Oversee security audits, penetration testing, vulnerability management and cyber risk assessments.
• Provide expert guidance on cyber security technologies including IAM, MFA, endpoint protection, cloud and network security.
• Manage vendor and third‑party cyber security risk activities.
• Support the governance and oversight of AI technologies from a cyber security perspective.
• Deliver cyber security awareness and training initiatives across the organisation.

What You’ll Have

• Significant experience in a Head of Information Security or senior cyber security leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and developing cyber security teams.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Experience implementing and managing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
• Strong understanding of GDPR, Data Protection legislation and cyber security regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing security incidents, investigations and remediation activities.
• Advanced knowledge of SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, identity management and vulnerability management technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• CISSP certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience within healthcare or other highly regulated environments desirable.

Why Choose GenesisCare

• Shape your work‑life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well‑being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world‑class radiotherapy – free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well‑being through our well‑being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle‑free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates. We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world‑class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics. We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes. Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we’re dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies. We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles. Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.