Cyber Security & Information Governance Manager

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Cyber Security and Information Governance Manager to enhance digital security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have substantial NHS experience, proven change management skills, and the ability to lead compliance with national standards. This role offers a full-time position with benefits including flexible working, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cyber Security and Information Governance within the NHS or similar.
• Achieved compliance with national frameworks like DSPT/CAF.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic change in Cyber Security and IG.
• Implement organisational change in Cyber/IG.
• Champion the digital security and governance agenda.

Skills

Cyber Security expertise

Information Governance knowledge

Change management

Team management

Job description

We're experiencing an exciting period in Digital, Data, and Technology (DD&T) Services at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust, and we're looking for a Cyber Security and Information Governance Manager to join our team.

This is a critical senior role within the DD&T leadership, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to embed a future‑proof Cyber and IG Strategy. The primary focus is the continuous improvement of our Cyber Security and Information Governance functions, ensuring the Trust is Cyber Safe and Data Compliant while successfully achieving its strategic digital priorities.

Join our incredible Digital team, where we pride ourselves on providing outstanding digital care to patients across the region. We offer the resources to develop a long‑term career, along with flexibility and continual professional development.

If you're ready to drive essential strategic change in a supportive environment, please get in touch for an informal discussion. This is a full time post.

We seek a Cyber Security & Information Governance Manager with proven experience in these specialist domains within the NHS or a similarly complex setting. This role demands a strategic representative who will champion the digital security and governance agenda at all levels, regularly attending key forums, including Sub‑Board and Board meetings, and acting as the Trust's ambassador at local, regional, and national events.

The successful candidate must have a track record of successfully implementing large‑scale organisational change in Cyber/IG, specifically leading and assuring compliance with national frameworks like DSPT/CAF. You must possess considerable expertise in developing and implementing robust Cyber/IG strategies, policies, and procedures. Demonstrable experience in managing and motivating teams is highly desirable.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work‑life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

Benefits

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities