Head of Security

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking an experienced Head of Security to lead their cyber security strategy. This senior leadership position involves developing strategies, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with national frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong cyber security expertise and the ability to provide guidance to senior stakeholders. The role includes collaboration with various teams to effectively integrate cyber threats into resilience planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role in cyber security.
• Strong understanding of national frameworks including ISO27001.
• Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cyber and information security strategy.
• Lead risk management, compliance, and resilience planning.
• Provide expert advice on emerging threats.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cyber security expertise

Risk management

Information governance

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Security to lead the Trust’s cyber, information security, resilience, and governance strategy. This senior leadership role sits within the Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) team and plays a critical part in safeguarding patient and organisational data, enabling secure digital transformation, and aligning local strategies with ICS and national initiatives.

The postholder will act as the Deputy Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and provide strategic and operational leadership across architecture, infrastructure, live services, cyber security, and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber and information security strategy across the Trust and ICS.
• Lead risk management, resilience planning, and compliance with national frameworks including ISO27001, DSPT, and Cyber Essentials+.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and technical teams on emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
• Chair assurance groups and lead internal audit controls for DDaT security.
• Collaborate with Emergency Preparedness teams to ensure cyber threats are integrated into resilience planning.
• Manage budgets, business cases, and funding proposals for cyber initiatives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, training, and professional development across the security function.
• Deputise for the Associate Director of Digital Operations when required.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

How to apply

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Contact for further details / informal visits

Name: Eghosa Bazuaye
Job title: Associate Director of Digital Operations
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0118 322 5111