At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber security strategies and protect digital services at NICE.
- Company: Join NICE, a key player in improving health and wellbeing through evidence-based decision-making.
- Benefits: Make a real impact while enjoying a supportive work environment and career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to work alongside NHS partners.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of cyber security, safeguarding vital information and services.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in cyber security leadership and risk management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision‑making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this goal by empowering our workforce to do great things!
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications, so please don’t delay your submission.
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.
- 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 employer: NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
At The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through evidence-based decision-making. Our collaborative work culture empowers employees to make a meaningful impact, while offering robust professional development opportunities and a commitment to employee wellbeing. Located at the heart of the healthcare sector, NICE provides a unique environment where your expertise in cyber security will not only protect vital information but also contribute to the greater good of society.
Contact Details:
NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Recruitment Team
