Cyber Governance & Assurance Manager

Cyber Governance and Assurance Manager

Location: Glasgow – hybrid working

Salary: £62-78K plus benefits (up to 20% bonus, private healthcare and car allowance)

Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid Working

* The role requires that the successful candidate can obtain UK Government Security Clearance *

Help us create a better future, quicker

ScottishPower Renewables is a leader in the development of renewable energy, both onshore and offshore in the UK & Ireland. We are part of the first integrated utility to generate 100% green energy.

We focus on wind, solar and smart grid technologies in order to help transition our national energy supply towards a cleaner, electric future.

The Cyber Governance and Assurance Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating cyber governance and assurance initiatives, to ensure the implementation of the security management system is managed and assured across all SPR Businesses. The role will be responsible for matrix management of Cyber-Governance & assurance leads across the functions of SPR.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll ensure that cyber policies, procedures and rules are being adopted across the Business and support the definition and delivery of cyber security plans across; IT/OT audit, IT/OT general controls, Business continuity planning, GRC implementation, Ofgem reporting.

The role will help deliver cyber-resilient OT and IT, enabling a safe and reliable electricity supply to the grid, and you’ll act as part of the cyber resilience committee, working with stakeholders and making sure plans are executed efficiently.

The role will provide a support role in an ambitious security transformation programme to transparently reduce risk, achieve compliance with NIS regulations and deliver a cyber-resilient business. The programme of work has kicked off and is planned to deliver through to 2027

You’ll monitor and review regulatory updates and issues relative to pertinent security regulatory requirements and escalate findings appropriately, being responsible for the governance of the SPR cybersecurity management system, the creation of packs for internal stakeholders, governance forums and escalation/reporting to the various committees.

A key part of the role will be leading and coordinating cyber governance and assurance initiatives as defined by the Head of SPR GRC to ensure that cyber security risks are appropriately identified and managed.

In addition, the role holder will work as part of a global organisation directed by Corporate Security in Spain to:

• Lead the delivery of Global and Local Cyber Security tools and processes. 

• Liaise with other Cyber Security roles at other countries for information sharing and global strategy alignment. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Global and Local colleagues.

What we’re looking for

• Specialised knowledge and experience of Cyber Security as evidenced by relevant industry qualifications (e.g. GICSP, CISSP, CISM) 

• Experience of developing and leading Cyber Security system Management and Governance in an organisation of similar scope and scale to ScottishPower, with previous Security Management experience in a global organisation preferred. 

• Knowledge in cyber security frameworks and standards as well as a deep understanding of cyber security regulations as they apply to a UK energy supplier. 

• Previous proven experience in defining cyber security governance strategies and developing and delivering associated services. 

• Proven experience in developing and delivering cyber management system improvement programmes.

• Awareness of key legislation and regulation impacting the delivery of IT and OT Cyber Security in an energy utility. 

• Experienced in developing and communicating Cyber Security compliance. 

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that -  so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support

• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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