About this role
Head of Cloud, IT & Security
*£75,000–£80,000 | London | Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite*(and potentially ad-hoc presence beyond this)
We’re working with an established healthcare information, data and media organisation looking for a Head of Cloud, IT & Security to take ownership of its cloud, IT operations and security environment.
The business operates across healthcare data and insights, digital publishing/subscriptions and industry events, creating a varied technology estate spanning cloud infrastructure, enterprise SaaS platforms and data-driven products.
This is a hands-on, operational leadership role and could be a great step up for someone already operating at a senior technical level who wants broader ownership and the opportunity to move into a Head of position.
The key here is breadth. This isn’t a pure cyber security, governance or cloud architecture role. You’ll work across cloud, infrastructure, IT operations, security, applications and external technology partners.
What you’ll be doing
- Taking ownership of IT operations, cloud infrastructure and cyber security
- Managing predominantly Azure environments alongside AWS, with Azure the strategic direction
- Acting as the senior escalation point across infrastructure, cloud and security
- Managing outsourced MSP, service desk and security partners
- Owning Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, identity and endpoint management
- Supporting vulnerability management, incident response and wider security operations
- Leading cloud governance, resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity
- Providing technical and architectural oversight across enterprise SaaS applications
- Identifying opportunities to use AI and automation to improve internal processes and productivity
- Remaining close to the technology and willing to get hands-on when required
What we’re looking for
- Strong hands-on experience across IT infrastructure, cloud and security
- Strong Azure experience; AWS exposure is beneficial
- Experience managing MSPs and external technology/security suppliers
- Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune experience
- Practical cyber security and governance knowledge, ideally including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST or CIS
- Experience working across SaaS applications and broader enterprise technology
- Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills
- Someone comfortable balancing technical delivery with strategic ownership
- An interest in AI and automation and how they can practically improve business operations
You don’t need to already be a Head of. We’re particularly interested in technically strong senior IT/Cloud professionals who are ready to take that next step into broader leadership.
Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2-3 days per week onsite, with flexibility to attend more when operationally required
Reporting to: CTO
If you’re looking for a role where you can stay technically involved while taking much broader ownership across Cloud, IT & Security, I’d be keen to hear from you. This role does not involve team leading responsibilities at this time.
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
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- Incident command & response
- Security operations
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |