Head of Product Security

Head of Product Security

Head of Product Security

**London / Staines / Manchester (Hybrid) Permanent**

We make health happen

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We do this by delivering trusted healthcare services and innovative digital solutions.

As Head of Product Security, you'll play a vital role in protecting the digital products that make this possible. From mobile apps to cloud platforms, you'll ensure security is built into every stage of development. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team and shape our Secure by Design strategy, influencing how millions of customers experience safe, secure healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and develop [Employer hidden]'s Product Security Framework, embedding security into the lifecycle of all digital products.
• Drive our Secure by Design vision and lead the transition to DevSecOps practices.
• Oversee application and cloud security, ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST standards.
• Act as a thought leader, staying ahead of emerging threats and industry best practices.
• Build and manage a talented team of security specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Support audits and governance, ensuring robust reporting and risk management.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across technology and business teams to align security initiatives with strategic priorities.

What We're Looking For

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• 8+ years in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong technical grounding in cloud and application security, including DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with security technologies (SCA, SAST, DAST, CSPM, CNAPP) and frameworks (OWASP, NIST).
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and manage change in complex environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

Joining [Employer hidden] in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension and life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Discounts on [Employer hidden] products and services

Why [Employer hidden]

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at [Employer hidden]”. We champion diversity and understand the importance of representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

[Employer hidden] is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the process.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

IT

Locations:

Angel Court, London, [Employer hidden] Place, Kirkstall Forge