Director - Healthcare - Data Security and Data Protection

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Healthcare Data Security and Data Protection to lead the development and delivery of a robust information governance, cyber security and data protection strategy within a complex healthcare environment. This senior role will provide strategic leadership, ensuring that sensitive patient, clinical, workforce and corporate information is protected, appropriately managed and used to support safe, effective services.

You will be responsible for setting the organisation’s data security and protection direction, advising executive leaders and senior stakeholders on risk, compliance and emerging threats. You will oversee policies, standards, controls and assurance frameworks, ensuring they align with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and recognised good practice. The role will also lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of information risks, providing clear reporting and recommendations to governance committees and boards.

Key responsibilities will include leading data protection impact assessments, incident response, breach management, records management, information-sharing arrangements and third-party assurance. You will ensure that appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place across systems, services and suppliers, working closely with digital, clinical, operational, legal, procurement and risk teams. You will also promote security by design and privacy by design across transformation, technology and service improvement programmes.

The successful candidate will have significant senior-level experience in data protection, information governance, cyber security or a closely related field, ideally gained within healthcare or another highly regulated environment. You will have a strong understanding of UK data protection legislation, confidentiality requirements, information security standards and regulatory expectations. Relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPP/E, CIPT, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 or equivalent experience, would be advantageous.

With excellent influencing and communication skills, you will be confident engaging with senior leaders while translating complex risks into practical, proportionate actions. You will demonstrate sound judgement, resilience and a collaborative leadership style, together with a commitment to ethical information use, continuous improvement and the protection of individuals’ rights.

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Added 30/10/2026
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Director - Healthcare - Data Security and Data Protection

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Permanent Data Protection

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