Job Title: Head of Cyber Security
Agency: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Location: Newport, United Kingdom, Wales
Salary/Rate: 56,514 – 63,623 £ / Year

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Job Summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has a large and complex ICT service that underpins the delivery of digital health care. ICT supports around 17,000 users and over 200 services across more than 120 sites. The adoption and expectations placed upon digital healthcare are expected to grow substantially over the next 5 years as the health board adopts mobility both in primary and secondary care settings.

The primary responsibility of the Cyber Security Manager is to implement, maintain, and improve security within both new and existing Health Board ICT systems. This is a critical role within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in terms of developing effective Cyber Security strategies, controls, and management of the Cyber Security team. Ensuring the enhancement of Business Security aligns with the overall strategic goals of the Health Board.

The post holder is a senior position and will have acquired a high level of cybersecurity technical knowledge and understand the relevant digital Security standards and guidelines, such as ISO27001 / Cyber Essentials +.

You will support the strategic development for Cyber Security services, including representation and implementation of the Health Board Cyber leadership and Information Governance) framework.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Cyber Security provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the organisation’s cyber security posture, ensuring robust protection of digital assets, clinical systems, and sensitive information. The role is responsible for developing and implementing the cyber security strategy, managing risk, leading incident response, and ensuring compliance with national standards, regulatory requirements, and NHS Wales policies.

Working closely with Information Governance, Digital Services, and executive leadership, the Head of Cyber Security drives a proactive security culture, oversees monitoring and threat intelligence functions, and ensures that technical and organisational controls are effective, resilient, and continually improving. This role also provides expert advice on emerging threats and technologies, supports major digital transformation programmes, and ensures that cybersecurity is embedded across organisational decision-making.

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