InfoSec & Development Leader — AI-Driven Security & Data

Boots Hearingcare; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Discount Card

Free hearing aids

Free flu vaccination

Pension scheme & life assurance

Flexible Benefits Box

Telus wellbeing support

Long service awards

25–30 days annual leave + bank hols

Job summary

Boots Hearingcare seeks an experienced Information Security and Technology leader to shape security, data and development strategy for a growing national healthcare business, and to drive AI and automation initiatives across the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Transformation, you will govern information security, risk, audits and incident response, lead the Data & Development team, and champion secure SDLC while building partnerships across IT and external partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Information Security, Cyber Security or Security Governance within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of ISO27001, GDPR, PCI DSS and security risk management.
• Experience leading development and data teams delivering business-critical systems.
• Solid understanding of secure software development lifecycle (Secure SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Lead Boots Hearingcare's Information Security governance framework, ensuring compliance with ISO27001, GDPR, PCI DSS and other regulatory standards.
• Drive a proactive approach to cyber security, risk management, audits, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Lead and develop the Data & Development team responsible for in-house web systems, development planning, testing and data provisioning.
• Champion secure software development practices and embed security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and data engineering to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
• Produce governance reporting, risk updates and security metrics for senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships across the business, working closely with IT, external partners and Sonova colleagues.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing technical team while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Information Security Leadership

Security Governance

ISO27001

GDPR

PCI DSS

Cyber Security

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Secure SDLC

AI & Automation mindset

Education

CISSP

CISM

ISO27001 Lead Implementer

GDPR/GRC certifications

Job description

Boots Hearingcare seeks an experienced Information Security and Technology leader to shape security, data and development strategy for a growing national healthcare business, and to drive AI and automation initiatives across the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Transformation, you will govern information security, risk, audits and incident response, lead the Data & Development team, and champion secure SDLC while building partnerships across IT and external partners.