Principal Identity & Access Lead

Job Role: Principal Identity and Access Lead

Salary: £81,000 - £86,000 + 15% performance bonus

Working Location: Milton Keynes / London, Hybrid working

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Summary

Identity is at the heart of cyber security. As our Principal Identity & Access Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting NHBC's systems, data and critical business services by leading the evolution of our Identity and Access Management (IAM) capability.

This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide security strategy while remaining hands-on with modern identity technologies. Working alongside the CISO and senior stakeholders, you'll design, implement and continuously enhance IAM and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions that strengthen resilience, support regulatory compliance and enable secure business transformation.

If you're passionate about building secure, scalable identity services and enjoy working across technology, architecture and business teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Principal Identity & Access Lead, you'll be responsible for shaping and delivering NHBC's enterprise IAM strategy, ensuring identity controls are secure, effective and aligned with business needs.

You'll:

• Partner with the CISO and senior business leaders to develop and deliver an enterprise IAM strategy aligned with regulatory expectations and industry best practice.
• Define and maintain IAM policies, standards and governance frameworks in line with ISO 27001, NCSC guidance and PRA operational resilience requirements.
• Lead the implementation, configuration and integration of IAM and PAM technologies across cloud, enterprise and third-party environments.
• Drive improvements across the identity lifecycle, including joiners, movers and leavers, role-based access control, segregation of duties and privileged access.
• Work collaboratively with HR, IT Operations, Architecture and business teams to simplify and strengthen identity processes.
• Ensure access reviews, certification activities and privileged access controls remain robust, auditable and effective.
• Identify identity-related risks and control weaknesses, leading remediation activities that improve security and resilience.
• Oversee secure remote and supplier access, ensuring third-party connectivity is appropriately governed and monitored.
• Support incident response and recovery planning for identity-related events, including break-glass access and restoration activities.
• Produce meaningful reporting and assurance evidence for governance, internal audit and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Identity and Access Management leader with a strong blend of strategic, technical and stakeholder management skills.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience designing, implementing and managing enterprise IAM solutions, including identity lifecycle management, RBAC, least privilege, segregation of duties and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Entra ID, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access and Identity Governance capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of authentication, access governance, audit, recertification and operating effective identity controls within a regulated environment.
• Experience identifying and mitigating identity risks, improving resilience and supporting incident response and recovery planning.
• Good understanding of ISO 27001, NCSC guidance and PRA/FCA operational resilience requirements, with the ability to apply security and governance best practice.
• Experience designing identity governance and assurance frameworks that support audit, compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams and engaging senior business stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into clear business outcomes.

Why Join NHBC?

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a critical cyber security capability within an organisation where security, resilience and governance are fundamental to our success.

You'll work alongside experienced security professionals, influence strategic technology decisions and help shape the future of identity security across the organisation—all while benefiting from flexible hybrid working, an attractive bonus scheme and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

If you're ready to lead the next phase of our Identity and Access Management journey, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.

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