Director of Assurance & Cyber Security | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a motivated Director of Assurance & Cyber Security to lead the cyber security strategy. The role involves overseeing operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with information security regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge in cyber security and a proactive approach to addressing evolving threats. This position is integral to the Trust’s mission of protecting patient and operational data.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the technology underpinning the Trust’s digital systems.
• Strong knowledge of pertinent regulation and legislation related to information security.
• Experience in governance and management of cyber risk and cyber security programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for cyber security operations.
• Oversee technical and process security controls.
• Lead and develop a specialist cyber security team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of information security frameworks.

Skills

Understanding of digital systems technology

Knowledge of information security frameworks

Vulnerability management

Incident management and response

Cyber security engineering and operations

Cyber risk management

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Director of Assurance & Cyber Security to join the Group Digital Services Team at Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT). The Director of Assurance and Cyber Security (and CISO) will be responsible for developing and implementing the Trust’s information Cyber Security strategy in line with the Digital Strategy. You will form part of a growing, motivated, and supportive team and will be well placed to develop your skills and knowledge.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification document attached for details of the role and comparison against your skills, experience and knowledge. This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clear vision and direction for information and Cyber Security operations, promoting continuous improvement, innovation, and agility in service delivery, whilst working in consultation and collaboration with colleagues across the Trust to ensure that all information and cyber security policies are implemented and enforced.
• Oversee a range of technical and process security controls and lead a programme of continuous improvement in response to changing security threats and risk.
• Lead and develop a specialist team to provide a progressive service developing innovative, future-focused information and Cyber Security capabilities that address the dynamic nature of cyber threats, and provide robust governance and assurance services across the entire IT security portfolio of activities.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technology underpinning the Trust’s digital systems, with up-to-date knowledge of information security frameworks, regulation and legislation, vulnerability management, incident management and response, secure development techniques, Cyber Security engineering and operations, and management and governance of Cyber risk and Cyber Security.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the technology underpinning the Trust’s digital systems and current information security frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of pertinent regulation and legislation related to information security.
• Experience in vulnerability management, incident management and response, secure development techniques, and cyber security engineering and operations.
• Experience in governance and management of cyber risk and cyber security programs.

About MFT and Benefits

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, with a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness and driving research and innovation through the Hive Electronic Patient Record system. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and we are embarking on our Green Plan to promote sustainability.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025