Job Description

About H&B

At

Holland & Barrett

, we're over 150 years old -- and building like a startup. We've gone all-in on digital, becoming a

fully cloud-native organisation

using Kubernetes, containers, serverless, and event-driven architecture. Now, we're ready for the next step: building a

secure, world-class internal platform

-- and we need a DevSecOps leader to make it happen.

About the Role

This is a

greenfield platform

role with real ownership. You'll lead the creation of a secure, scalable operational platform designed first and foremost for

developers

. Our goal? A seamless, automated, secure path to production -- security built in, not bolted on.



We believe in

"platform as a product"

. Your platform will power how teams across the business build, ship, and operate software -- safely, quickly, and with confidence.



The Role



As

Platform Engineering Manager (DevSecOps)

, you'll lead a talented team of engineers and shape both the

technical direction

and the

DevSecOps culture

. This is a hands-on leadership role where strategy meets delivery.



You'll be trusted to:


Own the

security, architecture, and roadmap

of our operational platform Embed security and automation across the full SDLC Champion collaboration between engineering, security, and operations Raise the bar on engineering excellence and developer experience
What You'll Do


Design, build, and run a secure cloud-native platform (AWS) Lead and mentor a high-performing DevSecOps / platform team Define and deliver the DevSecOps roadmap Drive security automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Partner closely with development teams to remove friction and enable speed

Key Requirement

Proven experience leading DevSecOps or platform engineering teams Strong hands-on knowledge of

cloud security (AWS)

Deep understanding of

CI/CD, IaC, and security automation

Experience with

Docker, Kubernetes

, and modern cloud tooling A product mindset and genuine passion for

developer experience

Clear communication and the ability to influence at all levels
Why Holland & Barrett?

Real impact

: You'll shape a core platform used across the business

Modern tech

: Cloud-native, greenfield, no legacy constraints

Remote-first

: Work from anywhere, with a global team

Purpose-led

: Helping people live healthier, happier lives
If you're excited about building secure platforms that developers actually love -- we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

What we offer:

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits

Health Cash Plan Life Assurance Bonus Scheme - Based on company & personal performance Virtual GP Private Medical care FREE at-home blood test kit Holiday Purchase option Pension Contribution scheme Access to 'Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps

Discounts & Savings

25% Colleague Discount with FREE Standard Delivery Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners /EUR50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store

Learning & Development

Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library AND MORE! Holland and Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart - making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.


Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).

Division:

Technology

City:

London

Country:

UK

Job Type:

Full Time

Number of Hours:

37.5

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

25 January 2026