CISO & Data Governance Leader — Hybrid, Energy Sector

ELEXON; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Elexon seeks a Chief Information Security Officer (Grade 15) to join the Digital Directorate. You will shape cyber security, information security, data governance and secure data coordination, reporting to the CDO and CEO, providing independent assurance and strategic risk guidance.

You will lead Information Security, SSES, Data Governance and Data Domain Coordination, guiding risk management, regulatory responses and industry collaboration. Hybrid work with 2 days in London.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience across information security, cyber security, data governance or enterprise digital risk.
• Experience developing enterprise-wide cyber security, information security and data governance strategies.
• Strong knowledge of security risk management, control frameworks, ISO 27001 and recognised security standards.
• Experience overseeing cyber resilience, incident response, crisis management, security architecture and third-party risk.
• A strong understanding of data governance, data protection, privacy, regulatory compliance and information lifecycle management.
• Experience providing independent governance, risk management and assurance, including challenging senior stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and security risks to Executive teams and Boards.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and cross-organisational collaboration skills.
• Experience developing governance frameworks and building relationships across boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead Elexon’s cyber security, information security and data governance strategies.
• Provide strategic oversight of cyber resilience, threat management, incident response and business continuity.
• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide security policies, governance frameworks and risk management standards.
• Lead Elexon’s data governance framework, promoting data quality, stewardship, protection, responsible use and lifecycle management.
• Provide executive leadership for Smart Secure Electricity Systems (SSES), overseeing security standards and risk assessments.
• Drive secure data sharing, interoperability and industry data coordination with regulators and market participants.
• Establish governance and assurance for AI and emerging technologies, managing cyber, information and operational risks.
• Advise the CEO, ELT and Board on material security and data risks with clear recommendations.
• Build and develop high-performing teams, budgets, suppliers and resources.
• Represent Elexon externally with Ofgem, DESNZ, NCSC and wider industry stakeholders.

Skills

Information security

Cyber security

Data governance

Enterprise risk

Governance frameworks

Regulatory compliance

Executive communication

Leadership

Job description

Elexon seeks a Chief Information Security Officer (Grade 15) to join the Digital Directorate. You will shape cyber security, information security, data governance and secure data coordination, reporting to the CDO and CEO, providing independent assurance and strategic risk guidance.

You will lead Information Security, SSES, Data Governance and Data Domain Coordination, guiding risk management, regulatory responses and industry collaboration. Hybrid work with 2 days in London.