IT Manager & Cyber Security Lead

Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

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 can be found by clicking the Apply button now.

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