About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the universities Digital, Data and Technology Service as Interim Head of Cyber Security to lead the strategic development and operational management of cyber security across the University. 

This senior role shapes the vision for our cyber security services, ensuring our digital infrastructure, network security and cyber defences are robust, resilient and aligned with institutional goals.

You will provide expert guidance on cyber security practices, drive a culture of security awareness, and ensure strong incident response and recovery capabilities. 

The role also plays a key part in enabling innovation—supporting the safe adoption of emerging technologies, including AI‑driven platforms, and ensuring third‑party and SaaS services meet security expectations.

Collaboration is central to this role, and You will work with a variety of stakeholders including system owners and external partners to influence strategic priorities and contribute to committees, projects and sector‑wide initiatives across higher education.

As the leader of the Cyber Security Division, you will manage and develop a team of cyber security professionals, embedding a secure‑by‑design ethos across the University. 

Please note this post is currently only open to current Edge Hill University staff members within a substantive post.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, please contact Steve Daniels, Associate Director (Technology) at steven.daniels@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

As Head of Cyber Security you will be an experienced leader of technical services within a complex organisation, with a background in areas such as Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure, Platforms or Digital Services, and a proven ability to shape strategy, drive service delivery and ensure high operational performance. 

You will bring a strong understanding of security, risk and resilience across enterprise IT environments to the role; including experience incident management, service continuity and the secure delivery of digital services.

As a confident and capable people leader, you will excel at building and developing teams, managing competing priorities and delivering services that meet organisational needs. You will combine strategic thinking with operational focus, making sound decisions in complex or high‑pressure situations and balancing risk with the need to enable innovation.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 38 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 27 May 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £53,301 to £59,966 per annum
Fixed Term Interim role for 5 Months