Head Of Cyber Governance, Risk & Assurance

ScottishPower

Glasgow, , GB
Base: competitive; bonus/equity: annual bonus; ben...
Hybrid
Cyber governance leadership
Enterprise cyber risk management
Second-line assurance programme
This is a senior leadership role with ownership of cyber governance, risk and assurance for a UK Critical National Infrastructure operator

Job Summary

  • This is a senior leadership role with ownership of cyber governance, risk and assurance for a UK Critical National Infrastructure operator.
  • You’ll shape policy, lead enterprise cyber risk management and direct a robust assurance programme, providing clear executive‑level insight and confidence that cyber risks are understood, controlled and compliant in a highly regulated environment.
  • ScottishPower offers a competitive salary with annual review, a comprehensive benefits package including pension double matching, healthcare options, and various schemes supporting wellbeing and sustainability.

Matching Summary

This is a senior leadership role with ownership of cyber governance, risk and assurance for a UK Critical National Infrastructure operator.

Salary

Base: Competitive; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus; Benefits: Car allowance and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber governance leadership
  • Enterprise cyber risk management
  • Second-line assurance programme
  • Control testing and supplier assurance
  • Regulatory compliance in cyber security
  • Executive-level cyber risk reporting
  • Budget management

Nice-to-have

  • Building and developing cyber teams
  • Aligning UK and global security priorities
  • Stakeholder management and influence
  • Working in highly regulated environments
  • Supporting diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • CISSP, CISM or GICSP certification
  • Proven cyber governance leadership experience
  • Experience in critical infrastructure cyber security
  • Strong assurance background at second line of defence
  • Ability to translate technical risk for executives

Work Rights

Must comply with UK immigration requirements

Sponsorship: available

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