Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Head of Security Architecture
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Head of Security Architecture
The Head of Security Architecture will lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s security architecture, ensuring that all technology solutions are secure by design and aligned to organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and the Trust’s risk appetite.
The role is accountable for defining and embedding security architecture principles, standards, and patterns across the Trust’s digital estate, covering on-premises, cloud, and third-party environments. This includes shaping solution designs, influencing technology decisions, and ensuring security requirements are consistently applied throughout the lifecycle of programmes and projects.
- Works closely with colleagues across cyber security, digital, clinical, and operational disciplines.
- Ensures that security architecture supports effective risk reduction, resilience, and compliance with frameworks such as DSPT (CAF).
The role will also provide leadership across security architecture and engineering, developing capability, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the Trust can respond to an evolving threat landscape while enabling safe digital transformation.
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- Leads and is accountable for the security architecture function.
- Includes recruiting, training, and inspiring a new team of security architects and engineers.
Leads the design and governance of the Trust’s enterprise security architecture, ensuring alignment with strategy, regulatory requirements, and zero-trust principles; oversees security technologies and standards; manages architectural risk and compliance; supports incident response; and provides leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic direction for cyber architecture capability across the organisation.
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading, integrated healthcare provider, the largest of its kind in specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, serving over 1 million people per year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are at the forefront of system leadership, innovation, and transformation across Greater Manchester.
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As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our strategic objectives. You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence, and influence Trust-wide transformation, working collaboratively with or through Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff, and communities.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, vision, and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, develop future talent, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and a commitment to professional development.
Join us to make a lasting impact—help shape the future of our Trust, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding care for the people of Manchester, Trafford, and beyond.
Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits
- Name: Lianne Potter
- Job Title: Cybersecurity Maturity Consultant
- Email Address: lianne.potter@mft.nhs.uk
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