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London or Nuneaton (UK)
Full-time
We offer hybrid working, with an expectation that you'll be present at one of our Holland & Barrett offices in London or Nuneaton for a minimum of 2 days per week. #LI-Hybrid
At Holland & Barrett, we're on a mission to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone. Behind that mission sits a complex, evolving technology landscape — spanning cloud platforms, corporate IT, retail stores and operational environments.
We're looking for a strategic and visionary Head of Security Engineering to lead and evolve our end-to-end technical security capability — protecting our business from code to customer, while enabling innovation at pace.
This is a pivotal leadership role with real influence across the organisation.
Define and deliver a clear, intelligence-led security strategy across cloud, applications, IT and operational technology
Lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams across Security Engineering, Application Security, Cloud Security and IT/OT Security
Strengthen security across AWS (primary) and Azure environments
Champion a mature, secure software development lifecycle — from threat modelling to deployment
Build a unified approach to securing corporate systems, retail technology, tills, handheld devices and factory environments
Shape and embed a defence-in-depth strategy across our hybrid estate
Partner with senior leaders and technology teams to ensure security is built into every strategic initiative
Enable business growth while managing risk in a pragmatic, proportionate way
Significant experience in a senior security leadership role, leading high-performing security teams
Broad expertise across cloud, application, infrastructure and operational security
Experience securing complex hybrid environments, including modern cloud-native and legacy systems
Strong strategic planning skills, with the ability to translate vision into delivery
Confident communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board level
A balanced, business-focused approach to risk and resilience
33 days holiday, including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme
Private medical insurance – Self & partner cover
Enhanced workplace pension via salary sacrifice, with employer contribution
Life assurance (3x salary, after 6 months' service)
Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance) up to 33%
Car allowance
£50 colleague product allowance (after 6 months' service)
25% colleague discount, plus free delivery on online orders
Free Wellhub membership and discounted access to gyms and wellbeing apps
24/7 Virtual GP access and annual at-home health testing kit (after 6 months' service)
Cycle to Work scheme
If you're ready to shape the future of security in a business that blends heritage with modern ambition, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a secure, resilient foundation for the next chapter of Holland & Barrett.
For over 150 years, we've been trusted to support people on their wellness journeys. Today, we serve millions of customers across the UK and internationally, combining science-led expertise with accessible, personalised advice. We're proud of our heritage — and excited about what's next.
At Holland & Barrett, we value difference and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know — we're here to help.
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hackajob is partnering with Holland & Barrett to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.