Cyber Security Lead

Mydentist; Radcliffe; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Train access nearby (Kearsley)

Job summary

mydentist is seeking a Cyber Security Lead to own the security strategy across a multi-site UK business. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) offers hybrid working with a balance of office and home-based days in Greater Manchester.

You will drive incident response, risk management, and secure AI adoption, working with DPO and IT teams to protect patient data and ensure regulatory compliance. Hands-on with EDR/XDR, Azure, IAM, and IAM tools is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT or information security, including prior senior or analyst experience.
• Hands-on familiarity with EDR/XDR, Azure, M365, IAM, and network architecture across multiple sites.
• Experience aligning security with regulatory and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the security roadmap and budget; evaluate tools on cost-risk basis.
• Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and reports to executives.
• Guide AI/ emerging tech adoption with risk assessments and data classification.
• Collaborate with DPO and governance teams on data protection and safety.

Skills

EDR/XDR

Azure

M365

Entra ID

Purview

IAM

Network architecture

Tools

Aurora

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Your future, as an Cyber Security Lead at mydentistYou’ll be joining our Tech & Transformation within our Support Centre, which is in Greater Manchester (M26 1GG). The role is a hybrid role ideally including one day a week in the office.This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference to mydentist’s 4 million patientsThe role is permanent and full time (37 hours)Hybrid working arrangements, with a split between being in the office and working from homeSupportive and experienced teamYou will benefit from free onsite parking and Kearsley train station is just a short walk awayWith an onsite mini market shop and casual seating space inside and outside (for the sunnier days).Your future, with usWorking at mydentist means you’ll be part of the UK’s leading provider of affordable dental care, which has over 500 practices nationwide and supports 4 million patients.Here, you’ll be trusted to do your best work, balancing your career around your life. We’re ambitious, focusing on the big picture and transforming how patients discover dentistry. Supported by a talented and driven team, everyone is free to be themselves, where respect is a given and we’re always there for one another.Your future, your benefitsCompetitive salary25 days’ holiday on joining, rising to 30 days per year with service (plus bank holidays)Health and wellbeing benefits, including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline with free counselling sessionsAccess to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chainsRecognition schemes including Support Centre Heroes and service awardsYour future, your roleAs Cyber Security Lead, you will own and deliver mydentist's cyber security strategy across a multi-site, private equity-backed healthcare business. You will be crucial to protect our company’s digital assets, ensure compliance with security standards, and mitigate risks. You will also make sure our information assets and technologies are adequately protected from current and emerging threats.· Strategic Planning & Commercial Judgement: Own the security roadmap and budget; appraise tools and controls on a risk-reduction-per-pound basis.· Incident Response & Resilience: Own the incident response plan and act as escalation point for major incidents; coordinate root-cause analysis, statutory reporting (ICO within 72 hours, and NHS/DSPT notification where applicable), cyber insurance engagement, and regular tabletop exercises with the Executive.· Secure AI & Emerging Technology Adoption: Provide the guardrails that let the business adopt AI and new technology safely — use-case risk assessment, data classification, and model and tooling review — aligned to ISO/IEC 42001 and the UK's principles-based AI regime.· Data Protection & Clinical Safety Interface: Work with the DPO, information governance and clinical safety functions on special category data, DPIAs, records of processing, and digital clinical safety obligations (DCB0129/0160) where applicable.An ideal candidate will have Hands-on familiarity with EDR/XDR (e.g. Aurora, Microsoft Defender), Microsoft cloud security (Azure, M365, Entra ID, Purview), identity and access management, and network architecture across a distributed multi-site estate. Ideally 7+ years in IT or information security, including prior senior or analyst experience.Your future starts hereBuild a fulfilling career with us, where you'll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape our organic growth strategy, with the support of a caring and inclusive team who support one another.Click to apply now!MYDSC