Head of Cyber Security - NHS

Head of Cyber Security - Up to £750.00 per day - 6 months in duration - Manchester

Our client in the North West is looking for a Head of Cyber Security to Lead and manage the Trust’s cyber security function to protect systems, data and services while enabling secure digital transformation

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and continuously improve security operations, including monitoring, detection, investigation and incident response.

Ensure effective integration with national cyber services, including NHS England CSOC, and maintain strong external partnerships.

Drive and mature threat and vulnerability management, including prioritisation aligned to risk and threat intelligence.

Ensure vulnerabilities across the estate are actively managed and reduced, particularly in response to national high severity alerts.

Embed a robust incident response capability, including lessons learned and continuous control improvement.

Lead the development of a high-performing cyber security function, including organisational design, recruitment and capability development.

Establish and report on meaningful cyber performance metrics (KPIs/KRIs) and provide regular executive-level insight.

Align cyber security activity with organisational risk appetite, digital strategy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. DSPT).

Contribute to and shape the Trust’s cyber security strategy and long-term capability roadmap.

Ensure sustainable operation and evolution of SOC technologies and cyber capabilities in line with emerging threats and digital priorities.

Lead development of Trust-wide cyber policies and embed secure-by-design practices across services and programmes.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement in cyber operations, particularly across monitoring, detection and response.

Hybrid working wth a couple of dates on site per month required.