# Head of Cyber Security > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-cyber-security/1dc7c780-e01f-45b8-930a-43125fee714b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-cyber-security/1dc7c780-e01f-45b8-930a-43125fee714b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Town:** Bolton - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £66,582 - £77,368 PA - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T08:01:44.534Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/North_West_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Trust/Corporate/Corporate-v8119195 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8119195?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nwas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We’re seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Security to lead and shape our cyber security strategy. You’ll provide senior technical leadership, protecting critical systems and information assets. Working closely with executive leaders, you’ll manage risk, compliance, and incident response. You’ll lead and develop a specialist cyber security team and oversee SOC operations. This role is key to enabling secure digital transformation across the organisation. ### Main duties of the job Head of Cyber Security About you: - Proven senior cyber security leadership experience - Strong knowledge of NHS / regulated environments - Expertise in ISO27001, GDPR, and cyber incident management - Confident communicator with inclusive, values‑based leadership ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship. Please check the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role and its responsibilities. ## Job Details We’re seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Security to lead and shape our cyber security strategy. You’ll provide senior technical leadership, protecting critical systems and information assets. Working closely with executive leaders, you’ll manage risk, compliance, and incident response. You’ll lead and develop a specialist cyber security team and oversee SOC operations. This role is key to enabling secure digital transformation across the organisation. ## Job Description Head of Cyber Security About you: - Proven senior cyber security leadership experience - Strong knowledge of NHS / regulated environments - Expertise in ISO27001, GDPR, and cyber incident management - Confident communicator with inclusive, values‑based leadership ## Responsibilities Visa sponsorship is not possible for this role for either candidates or existing employees. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for Skilled Worker/ Health and Care Worker visas as set out at gov.uk. Graduate visa holders should have no expectation of long-term employment through sponsorship. Additionally, your visa conditions and validity period must allow you to work in the role question and for a suitable period to allow training and execution without requiring sponsorship. Please check the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this role and its responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive experience in senior cyber security roles within complex, regulated environments (NHS or similar). - Track record of delivering strategic security initiatives and operational excellence. - Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and external partnership. - Experience in developing and influencing complex stakeholder relationships to shape digital strategy, support informed decision-making, and manage expectations effectively. - Experience in working across organisational boundaries, sharing best practice and contributing to system-wide planning and improvement - Demonstrated success in delivering strategic technology initiatives and operational excellence at organisational scale. - Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams and setting standards for delivery. - Experience in setting and delivering strategic objectives - Experience managing budgets and supplier contracts for large-scale technology services. ### Skills / Competencies **Essential** - Proven ability to define and deliver enterprise-wide cyber security strategies - Deep knowledge of security architectures, network security, cloud security, and identity management. - Proven experience implementing ISO27001, GDPR, NHS digital standards, and national cyber frameworks. - Expertise in managing major incidents, forensic investigations, and threat intelligence. - Strong understanding of ITIL v4 principles and ability to integrate security into service delivery. - Skilled in presenting complex security strategies to senior leadership and external stakeholders. - Experience with security automation, SIEM platforms, and SOC operations. - Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF). - Familiarity with NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit and Cyber Essentials Plus. - Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership. - Experience in the application of HR processes. - Demonstrable experience of line management responsibilities. ### Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable. ### Qualification and Knowledge **Essential** - Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, or related discipline. - CISSP or CISM certification. - Evidence of continued professional and personal development. ## Documents - [application guide (pdf, 207.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2376) - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3013) - [recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1984) - [recruitment terms and conditions (pdf, 40.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1413) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 845.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10415395) - [candidate's guide to nhs employment checks standards (pdf, 221.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1412) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.