Key Responsibilities
* Leading our approach to cyber security, risk management, and incident response
* Developing and improving our information security management system, aligned to standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus and NHS DSPT
* Identifying and managing risks across systems, processes, and suppliers
* Supporting teams to understand and apply good security practice in real-world situations
* Leading response to any cyber or data-related incidents, ensuring an appropriate and prompt response with a learning mindset
* Working with senior colleagues, including the SIRO and Caldicott Guardian, to provide assurance and oversight
* Building awareness and confidence across the organisation through training and engagement
* Ensuring security is built into new systems, projects, and supplier relationships from the outset
* Develop and deliver engaging information security training and awareness campaigns
* Promote a positive, non-blame culture where people feel confident to report incidents or concerns
* Provide practical advice that helps teams make secure choices in day-to-day work
* Act as a visible and approachable subject matter expert across the organisation
About the candidate
* Strong technical grounding in cyber security including networks, endpoints, identity, vulnerabilities, and incident response
* Experience in applying that knowledge to real world risk management, not just theoretical controls
* Good understanding of governance, assurance, and security frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and NHS DSPT
* Ability to move comfortably between technical detail and clear, plain‑English communication for non‑technical audiences
* Experience in providing assurance to senior stakeholders such as risk reporting, audit, or governance forums
* An enabling, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to balance risk, with the need to get things done
* Strong focus on behaviour and culture, not just controls and policy
* Able to challenge constructively while helping teams find workable solutions
* Comfortable influencing across teams and building trusted relationships
What we offer
* Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Blue Light Discount Card
* Leadership Development
* Skill Development, Project‑Based Learning and Diverse training courses
* Coaching
* Cross Departmental Projects
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
This post is subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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