Head of Information Security

Are you looking to make a difference? So are we...
Thanks for stopping by! We’re Doctor Care Anywhere: a leading digital platform, with a clear vision to radically transform the future of healthcare – and that all starts with our brilliant team.

From doctors and designers to software developers and marketers – we’re proud of our people, who love working together to enhance patient experiences for the better. It’s why every year, we help over 2 million people speak to a GP by video or phone, anywhere in the world.Our story started back in 2013, but as we continue to rapidly grow, we’re looking for the very best talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

If you’re highly motivated, hard-working and ready to dream big – while having lots of fun at the same time – then we want to hear from you today!

Your new role:

The role shall ensure compliance and oversight for Cyber and Information Security, internally and externally and will work collaboratively with external authoritative stakeholders from regulators to National Authorities, vendors and specialists.

Requirements

• Establishing and maintaining vision and strategy, with continued maturity and evolution of Cyber Security activities, to ensure Information Assets and technologies are adequately technically and procedurally protected.
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Information Asset Owners (IAOs) to ensure a structured plan of work is in place.
• Lead and maintain an effective Cyber Security & Information Assurance capability through a small team of SMEs.
• Lead the Cyber Security and Information Assurance process across the organisation, including Board-owned Information Security policies; selection of and adherence to standards; and the establishment and dissemination of controls, procedures and authoritative guidance.
• Ensuring compliance and auditing Cyber and Information Security (internal and external (e.g. with suppliers); and working with external authoritative stakeholders from regulators to National Authorities, vendors and specialists.
• Operational Cyber and Information Security (overseeing the Security Operations Centre), protective monitoring, security software from anti-virus to web filtering; partnering with IT on the delivery of secure architecture, products and services; leading on identifying, resolving and managing security threats, vulnerabilities, non-compliance and risks specific to the organisation; and potentially leading emergency and incident response teams.
• Ensure appropriate levels of reporting is provided to the Business leadership, Executive leadership and to the Board via the Audit Risk and Assurance Committee.
• Identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining processes to reduce IT risks across the organisation through awareness training and communications campaigns.

Experience:

• A track record of Cyber Security Detection, Prevention and Monitoring techniques.
• A track record of successful team leadership, driving modernisation and innovation in Cyber Security and Information Assurance.
• Experience in understanding and effectively managing business risk through the implementation of robust, manageable solutions.
• Familiar with developing, implementing and updating Information Security Strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in reviewing Cyber Security risks and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Experience in using third party outsourcing providers, reviewing and assessing value for money.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good team leadership skills and behaviours.
• Strong presentation, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong numeracy and analytic skills informing evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence, build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; collaborative and consultative.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment to demanding deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable and proactive with the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment.

Benefits

Why you want to work here:

We understand the importance of good health and happiness for our patients and our team is just the same. You should expect to be as supported and valued being a member of our team and have the freedom to make the most of your role and career with us! When you’re part of the team you will have access to:

• Free Private Medical Insurance (savings on vision and dental care plus 40% off Nuffield Health gym membership)
• Doctor Care Anywhere subscription for you + 5 members of your friends or family
• Company bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 4 x charity days a year
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Life Assurance
• Bike2Work scheme
• Cross-team collaboration opportunities in an autonomous environment
• Remote / Flexible Working with contribution towards home set up and your laptop provided
• Range of Development opportunities including learning and progression
• Pool Table, PlayStation and karaoke machine
• Beer Fridge Fridays / Free fruit + snacks