Cyber Security and Compliance Officer | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Greater London is seeking a skilled Cyber Security and Compliance Officer to safeguard systems and data. This senior role involves advising leaders on cyber risks, ensuring compliance with NHS standards, and collaborating across teams. You’ll enhance cyber resilience through initiatives and training. The role offers flexible working and a comprehensive induction, closing date for applications is December 8, 2025.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing cyber security frameworks.
• Ability to provide senior-level cyber security advice.
• Familiarity with NHS cyber security standards and Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and improvement of the Trust’s cyber security framework.
• Provide clear and accessible cyber security advice to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with NHS standards and improve the Trust's ranking in the DSPT.
• Collaborate with various teams to promote unified cyber security efforts.
• Engage with external partners for enhanced regional cyber security resilience.

Skills

Expert cyber security knowledge

Strong communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security and Compliance Officer to join our digital services team. This senior specialist role is vital in protecting the Trust’s systems and data and ensuring we remain resilient in a rapidly evolving cyber landscape.

You will act as an expert adviser to senior leaders and operational teams, translating complex cyber risks into clear, practical information that supports confident decision-making and helps build a strong security culture. Collaboration is central to the role. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to maintain compliance with NHS cyber security standards and best practice, including meeting the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). You will also work with Information Governance, Data Protection and both clinical and non-clinical teams, as well as contributing to work across the wider North West London collaborative to support a consistent approach to cyber security across partner organisations.

The role may expand to include providing specialist advice beyond CLCH, supporting other members of the North West London community and mental health collaborative. This may involve contributing to joint initiatives that make best use of shared skills and resources.

A key focus will be developing and delivering initiatives that strengthen the Trust’s cyber resilience, including engaging training and awareness activities that help colleagues stay secure, confident and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the Trust’s cyber security framework, ensuring robust and proportionate protections are in place.
• Provide expert, senior-level cyber security advice to Trust leaders and key stakeholders, presenting technical information in a clear, pragmatic and accessible way.
• Ensure full compliance with NHS cyber security standards and best practice, including maintaining and improving the Trust’s standing in the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
• Work collaboratively with Information Governance, Data Protection, clinical and non-clinical teams to deliver a unified approach to cyber security across the organisation.
• Build strong relationships with external partners across the North West London collaborative, contributing to joint initiatives that enhance regional cyber security resilience.

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025