IT Manager & Cyber Security Lead

Salary:        £54,816 – £60,907 (£43,852 – £48,725 pro rata)
Hours:        28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Contract:    Permanent
Location:    Edinburgh office (hybrid options)

About us

The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland (the Commission) protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions. As an independent statutory body, we ensure that care, treatment and support across Scotland are lawful, ethical and person centred.

We are recruiting an experienced and forward thinking IT Manager & Cyber Security Lead to help us deliver secure, resilient and modern digital services that support our vital work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values driven organisation with a strong public service ethos.

The role

This is a brand-new leadership role within a small organisation, combining responsibility for day to day IT operations with strategic oversight of cyber security and related governance. You will manage our IT environment, support our staff, oversee suppliers, and lead the organisation’s cyber resilience activities.

You will ensure our systems are reliable, secure and aligned with best practice principles (e.g. Cyber Essentials, the Scottish Public Sector Cyber Resilience Framework, National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Assessment Framework and ISO 27001). You will also play a central role in modernising our digital services and supporting the organisation’s wider strategic objectives.

About you

• Significant experience managing IT services in a small or medium sized organisation
• Hands on technical expertise across infrastructure, networks and Microsoft 365
• Experience leading cyber security activities, including risk management and incident response
• Knowledge of Cyber Essentials and information security best practice
• Experience supporting GDPR compliance
• Experience delivering digital transformation
• People management experience

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to professional development
• Supportive, values driven organisational culture

How to apply

Application forms should be submitted to mwc.recruitment@nhs.scot by midday on 12 August 2026.
Informal enquiries to Ashley Dee, Head of Culture & Corporate Services via katrina.thomson3@nhs.scot.