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# Head of Digital Operations and Cybersecurity

- **Company:** West Kent Housing Association
- **Location:** Sevenoaks, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Digital Technology
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/head-of-digital-operations-and-cybersecurity/57393909

## About the Role

You'll need a full driving license and access to your own vehicle.

Lead the management of the 'on call' and 'out of hours' rota, and lead the management of cybersecurity or service incidents at whatever time they occur.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

## Description

Are you an inspiring technology leader who wants to make a visible difference?

We are creating an exciting senior technology leadership role at West Kent, with the opportunity to shape the secure, resilient digital services that support our colleagues and residents.

Reporting to the Digital Technology Director, you will lead our service delivery, infrastructure and cybersecurity teams. You will set high standards for operational performance, strengthen our cyber resilience and ensure our cloud and on premise technology is reliable, secure and easy to use.

This is a visible and influential role. You will help shape strategy, lead service improvement, manage key technology partners and lead our resilience and response to major incidents. You will also build digital capability across West Kent and deputise for the Director when required.

We are looking for a collaborative and credible leader with senior experience across technology operations, infrastructure and cybersecurity. You will bring strong technical judgement, commercial awareness and the ability to clearly communicate complex issues and resolve them.

At West Kent, your work will have purpose. You will join an inclusive, values-led organisation committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive difference for our residents and in our communities. We offer hybrid working from our Sevenoaks office and the opportunity to lead an ambitious function at a pivotal stage of its development.

Help us build secure, resilient, excellent digital technology services for tomorrow and beyond.


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