Cyber Security Compliance Officer

Port of London Authority; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (plus Bank HOLIDe

Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)

Generous pension - up to 14% employer"

Employee Assistance Programme and Well

Discounted gym memberships

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Tusker)

Reward and recognition portal

Job summary

Port of London Authority is seeking a proactive cyber security governance professional to translate requirements into clear actions and evidence. You will collaborate with IT, Navigation Systems and the wider business to gather evidence and keep improvement plans on track.

The role focuses on governance, documenting compliance, and coordinating responses to audits and CAF assessments. It offers an opportunity to develop in cyber security while supporting essential services on the River Thames.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, governance, assurance, audit, risk or quality management.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and sound judgement, with ability to ask questions and assess evidence.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• Understanding of cyber security concepts and familiarity with CAF or ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Translate cyber security requirements into practical actions and evidence.
• Gather, organise and review evidence to demonstrate security controls are effective.
• Coordinate improvement plans, monitor deadlines and follow up actions.
• Keep policies, risk registers and compliance records accurate and up to date.
• Support audits and regulatory assessments by preparing evidence and coordinating responses.
• Produce clear progress reports and identify gaps to improve compliance management.

Skills

Experience in compliance governance

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication and judgement

Relationship building across teams

Cyber security concepts & CAF/ISO 2700

Job description

Department: Information Technology

Reporting to: Cyber Security Analyst

Grade: 7

Salary: £47,001

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Base: London River House, Gravesend

Closing date: 6 November 2026

Who we are:

We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.

We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.

The role:

Help us turn cyber security requirements into clear actions and lasting improvements.

We’re looking for an organised, thoughtful person to support cyber security compliance at the Port of London Authority. You’ll work with colleagues across IT, Navigation Systems and the wider business to understand requirements, gather evidence and keep improvement plans on track.

The focus is on governance and coordination - understanding what we need to demonstrate, checking that evidence supports it and following actions through to completion. You’ll work alongside our team to understand requirements, ask questions and identify where further evidence or action is needed.

Your work will help us meet our regulatory obligations and assess our security against the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). It’s an opportunity to develop your career in cyber security while supporting essential services on the River Thames.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with colleagues to translate cyber security requirements into practical actions and clear evidence.

• Gather, organise and review evidence to help demonstrate that security controls are working effectively.

• Coordinate improvement plans, monitor deadlines and follow up on outstanding actions.

• Keep policies, risk registers and compliance records accurate, current and easy to follow.

• Support audits and regulatory assessments by preparing evidence and coordinating responses.

• Produce clear progress reports, highlight gaps and help improve how we manage compliance.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in compliance, governance, assurance, audit, risk, quality management or a related role.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage priorities and follow actions through.

• Clear communication and sound judgement, including the ability to ask questions, assess evidence and challenge constructively.

• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues across different teams.

• An understanding of cyber security concepts and working knowledge of a relevant framework or standard, such as CAF, ISO 27001 or an equivalent.

In return, we offer a competitive benefits package:

• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

• Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)

• Generous pension - up to 14% employer contribution

• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work scheme

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Tusker Cars)

• Reward and recognition portal, with access to a range of discounts

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Jack Bowker, Cyber Security Analyst at [e-mail].

Inclusion Statement

The PLA are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Candidates will be assessed against the essential requirements for the role. Where candidates can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and experience, we encourage them to apply.

The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.