Information Technology - Head of Cyber Security and Modern Workplace

Recruitment Team; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Healthcare Group is seeking a Head of Cyber Security and Modern Workplace to shape the security posture across a multi-site UK business. You will drive the strategy, consolidate the Microsoft security stack, and lead security operations and licensing decisions in a regulated healthcare and manufacturing environment.

You will report to the Group IT Director, set standards for devices, endpoint management, collaboration and data protection, and guide the IT Management team through

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 27001 in a regulated environment.
• Strong familiarity with NIST CSF and security controls.
• Proven ability to lead security operations and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Group’s cyber security strategy and risk management across multiple sites.
• Consolidate onto the Microsoft security stack (Sentinel, Conditional Access, Purview) and transition from MDR.
• Own security monitoring, incident response, identity and access management processes.

Skills

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

Threat detection

Incident response

Security operations

Leadership

Microsoft security tools

Sentinel

Intune

Purview

Tools

Sentinel

Intune

Purview

Job description

At Target Healthcare Group, we are pioneers, innovators, and lifesavers, committed to making a significant difference in the world of healthcare. As a group, we support our network of pharmaceutical manufacturers and distribution companies, working collaboratively to ensure patients receive high-quality, accessible medication. Our vision is to facilitate a world where every patient has access to the medication they need.

Today, we are one of the fastest growing healthcare companies in the UK, employing over 500 diverse professionals including Pharmacists, skilled Technicians, HR, IT, Procurement, Warehouse and Customer Service staff.

Head of Cyber Security and Modern Workplace

This is an opportunity to shape cyber security and the modern workplace across Target Healthcare Group, taking ownership of our security posture while transforming how our people work. Reporting to the Group IT Director, you'll lead our consolidation onto the Microsoft security and productivity stack, including the transition from our existing third-party MDR provider, while developing a consistent, secure workplace experience across our multi-site business. As a key member of the IT Management team, you'll set the strategy, lead the operational response to security risks and build the capability needed to protect our business in a regulated healthcare and manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Group’s cyber security strategy, managing security risks and ensuring compliance with relevant standards, including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
• Lead consolidation onto the Microsoft security stack, including Sentinel, Conditional Access and Purview, and the transition away from our existing third-party MDR provider.
• Own security monitoring, incident response and identity and access management, including privileged access and joiner, mover and leaver processes.
• Develop the modern workplace strategy, setting consistent standards for devices, endpoint management, collaboration and data protection across all sites.
• Lead and develop the service desk, endpoint management and security operations teams as the function evolves.
• Report on security posture, residual risk, workplace experience and licensing costs to the Group IT Director, IT Management team and board as appropriate.
• Shape and implement the Group’s IT strategy, advising on emerging threats, Microsoft technology developments and opportunities to improve security and workplace experience.

About You

You're a technically credible, commercially aware security leader who can balance strategic direction with hands-on delivery. You understand how to protect a complex organisation, communicate risk to senior stakeholders and create a secure, effective workplace experience.

You will bring:

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, alongside hands-on experience with Microsoft security tools such as Sentinel, Conditional Access, Purview and Intune.
• Experience leading large-scale security or licensing migrations, ideally consolidating onto Microsoft’s security and productivity platform.
• A proven track record in security operations, including threat detection, incident response and post-incident reviews.
• Experience working across multi-site organisations, ideally within regulated healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into clear business priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset, with a genuine interest in modern workplace technology and how security and user experience can work together.

Why Join Target Healthcare Group?

• Strategic influence: Play a key role in shaping Group IT strategy and influencing security decisions at the highest level.
• Lead meaningful change: Own our transition to a consolidated Microsoft security and productivity platform.
• Build for the future: Shape our cyber security and modern workplace function, developing the team, standards and capabilities as we grow.
• Make a real impact: Protect a growing healthcare business operating in a critical and regulated industry.