Head of Digital Operations and Cybersecurity

Head of Digital Technology Operations and Cybersecurity (£85,000 per annum, full-time, permanent) Shape our technology. Strengthen our security. Make a difference.

Job Role Are you an inspiring technology leader who wants to make a visible difference? We are creating an exciting senior technology leadership role at West Kent, with the opportunity to shape the secure, resilient digital services that support our colleagues and residents. Reporting to the Digital Technology Director, you will lead our service delivery, infrastructure and cybersecurity teams. You will set high standards for operational performance, strengthen our cyber resilience and ensure our cloud and on premise technology is reliable, secure and easy to use.

This is a visible and influential role. You will help shape strategy, lead service improvement, manage key technology partners and lead our resilience and response to major incidents. You will also build digital capability across West Kent and deputise for the Director when required. We are looking for a collaborative and credible leader with senior experience across technology operations, infrastructure and cybersecurity.

You will bring strong technical judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to clearly communicate complex issues and resolve them. At West Kent, your work will have purpose. You will join an inclusive, values-led organisation committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive difference for our residents and in our communities. We offer hybrid working from our Sevenoaks office and the opportunity to lead an ambitious function at a pivotal stage of its development.

Help us build secure, resilient, excellent digital technology services for tomorrow and beyond. About Us At West Kent we’re passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents.

Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises , working with h onesty, integrity, and flexibility , showing compassion and self-awareness , as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun . Benefits We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing.

Please see our website for more details about our benefits package. Location Details The role will be based in our Sevenoaks Office however we offer a flexible approach to hybrid working with full-time employees averaging two days in the office per week. Hours Full-time, 37 hours, Monday
- Thursday 08:45am- 17:15pm and Friday 08:45am- 16:45pm. Additional Information You’ll need a full driving license and access to your own vehicle. Lead the management of the ’on call’ and ‘out of hours’ rota, and lead the management of cybersecurity or service incidents at whatever time they occur. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Application Information We will only consider applications submitted with a full CV and completed application form.

You can access the full job description on our website - For an informal discussion please contact Mark Lordon, IT Director, at Previous applicants need not apply. Advert Closing Date: 18 October 2026 at 23:58 Interview Dates: 22 & 23 October 2026