Head of Cyber Security National Institute Health and Care Excellence

Head of Cyber Security | NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Employer: NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Location: Manchester, M1 3BN

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 01/07/2026

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.
• Support NICE’s Infrastructure, Cyber & IT Operations team in safeguarding systems and information, maintaining operational stability with minimal risk or disruption.
• Help protect nationally important digital services while enabling NICE to deliver trusted guidance and information to health and care users across England.

• Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
• Enjoy a healthy work‑life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
• Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card
• Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Inclusive staff networks
• Join supportive communities such as Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud
• Tailored development and personalised learning and development opportunities

Applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the recruitment process.