Cyber Security Advisor (GRC)

NHS Jobs; Leeds, Exeter, Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is looking for talented security professionals to shape security outcomes at the intersection of technology, risk, and business strategy. The role enables staff to understand risk, make better decisions, and embed security into everyday work while ensuring controls and processes meet regulatory standards and organisational risk appetite.

Please note residency requirements for UK security clearance; SC clearance requires 5 years continuous UK residency (reducible to

Job description

We are looking for talented security professionals to shape security outcomes, influence decision making, and work at the intersection of technology, risk, and business strategy. You wont just be writing policies, youll be helping people understand risk, make better decisions, and embed security into everyday ways of working. The role ensures that security controls, policies, and processes align with regulatory requirements, recognised standards, and organisational risk appetite, enabling informed decision making and continuous improvement of the security posture. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and responsibilities. Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes. Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet: All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You dont need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of Security Advisor/Analyst and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract is because to cover maternity leave. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

£59,264 - £67,818 This includes a RRP payment of 20% (Excludes HCAS). Per annum