Cybersecurity Security Risk & Compliance Officer

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider based in Coventry is looking for an Information Security Risk and Compliance Officer to manage compliance and risk related tasks. You will ensure organizational adherence to security standards while leading and supporting a dedicated team. The role requires strong communication skills and a passion for Information Security, making a significant contribution to protecting millions of customers.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,225

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• In-depth knowledge of NIS-R, GDPR, and PCI DSS standards.
• Proven experience in conducting and leading security audits.

Responsibilities

• Identify, measure, and report on Information Security Risk.
• Support gap analysis and remediation across the business.
• Develop and execute the cybersecurity awareness plan.

Skills

Experience in Information Security

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Leadership experience

Problem-solving attitude

Job description

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Cybersecurity Security Risk & Compliance Officer

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.

Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department, of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas, and enthusiasm. Our teams are always interested in learning new, innovative, and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.

Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is why wouldn't you want to be part of that?

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region. This makes us a high-profile target for cyber-attacks on our IT systems, which if successful, could have disastrous consequences for our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

Our Information Security team do a wonderful job in protecting the business, its people, and customers from these daily threats, and we have an opportunity for you to join us as an Information Security Risk and Compliance Officer. In this role, you’ll be key to identifying, measuring, and reporting on our Information Security Risk and Compliance position, as well as supporting gap analysis and remediation across the business.

You’ll develop, maintain and present the necessary performance metrics and management information to senior management, monitoring and reporting on compliance trends over time. You will bring creativity to develop and execute the plan for cyber security awareness and education content. To do this, you’ll be required to have strong communication skills, being able to provide clear and concise messages. You’ll ensure that compliance for regulatory submissions including NIS-R and PCI DSS is managed and maintained across departments. Organisation is a key part of this role to make sure we keep our regulators and stakeholders updated in relation to milestones. You’ll have experience of leading, mentoring and supporting team members, ensuring they meet deadlines for areas under your responsibility.

You’ll be based at our Severn Trent Centre Head Office in Coventry. You’ll work within our dedicated team of around 6 to 7 people.

With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, working Monday to Friday.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in‑person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll join the team with experience in Information Security and be passionate about the field, keeping up to date with emerging threats and technologies.

To be successful, you’ll need experience of working within a regulated environment, with in-depth knowledge of regulatory standards such as GDPR, NISR, PCI DSS. You will have experience in conducting and leading information security audits and extensive experience in developing and leading information security culture programmes.

You’ll need to have excellent communication skills and be able to influence decision making with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be able to clearly articulate identified risks and negotiate an improved position which will enhance the security of Severn Trent.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family‑friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.