Cyber Supply Chain Support

Cadent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking a Cyber Supply Chain Support to join the Cyber Risk & Assurance team in the UK. You will help protect the company’s digital infrastructure by supporting cyber risk and assurance activities across its supplier ecosystem.

You will work with Cyber Security, Procurement and IT to coordinate third-party risk activities, assess supplier risks, and ensure assurance tasks are carried out effectively and consistently.

Qualifications

• An interest in cyber security, supplier assurance or risk management
• Basic understanding of information technology, cyber security principles or supplier risk concepts
• Awareness of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or similar standards would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and coordination of third-party cyber risk activities
• Help assess, track and manage supplier risks while ensuring assurance activities are completed effectively and consistently
• Support risk assessments, reporting, governance processes and stakeholder engagement

Skills

Cyber risk awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Job description

Cadent Gas Ltd

Support the processes that help manage cyber risk across our supplier network

In the role of Cyber Supply Chain Support at Cadent, you'll play an important role in helping to protect our digital infrastructure by supporting cyber risk and assurance activities across our supplier ecosystem.

Working within the Cyber Risk & Assurance team, you'll work closely with colleagues across Cyber Security, Procurement and IT to support the administration and coordination of third-party cyber risk activities. You'll help assess, track and manage supplier risks while ensuring assurance activities are completed effectively and consistently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in cyber security, risk management and supplier assurance, gaining exposure to industry frameworks, cyber governance activities and risk management practices within a critical infrastructure environment.

Why you'll love this role

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop cyber security knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals across multiple business functions.

• Cyber Security Exposure – Build your understanding of cyber risk, supplier assurance and governance within a regulated environment.
• Career Development – Gain hands-on experience supporting cyber risk management processes and assurance activities.
• Business Impact – Help improve visibility and oversight of supplier cyber risks that could impact Cadent's operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with teams across Cyber Security, Procurement, IT and external suppliers.
• Varied Responsibilities – Support risk assessments, reporting, assurance activities, governance processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Learning Opportunity – Develop knowledge of industry-recognised frameworks, standards and risk management practices.

What you'll bring:

You're organised, detail-oriented and interested in developing a career within cyber security and risk management.

Cyber & Risk Awareness

• An interest in cyber security, supplier assurance or risk management
• Basic understanding of information technology, cyber security principles or supplier risk concepts
• Awareness of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or similar standards would be beneficial

Attention to Detail

• Ability to review documentation carefully and accurately

Communication & Stakeholder Skills

• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Strong collaborative approach and willingness to engage across multiple teams

Learning Mindset

• Proactive attitude and willingness to develop new skills
• Interest in cyber security, governance, compliance and risk assurance
• Enthusiasm for working within a regulated utility environment