Governance, Risk Compliance Lead

Matchtech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead for a permanent role in London, offering hybrid working. The role focuses on regulatory engagement with Ofgem and auditors, NIS/NIS2, ECAF, and ISO 27001 to enhance cyber resilience and compliance across the organisation.

The successful candidate will drive risk assessments, supplier risk, and governance across the cyber security program, reporting to senior leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in cyber security governance, risk and compliance within regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, risk registers and treatment plans.
• Experience with third‑party management and supplier risk assessments.
• Understanding of NIS Regulations, NIS2, Ofgem, ECAF and ISO 27001 governance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for cyber security regulatory engagement with Ofgem, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, NIS self‑assessments, improvement plans and evidence packs.
• Lead assurance activities across NIS Regulations, NIS2, Ofgem requirements, ECAF and ISO 27001.
• Monitor evolving cyber security legislation and guidance, translating into actionable compliance actions.
• Maintain Cyber Security Risk Register with current threat scenarios and mitigations.
• Support governance and status reporting of the Cyber Security Roadmap and third‑party deliverables.
• Develop and maintain a cyber security supply chain assurance programme with due diligence.

Skills

Cyber governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Audit support

Supplier risk

ISMS understanding

Job description

Our client, an essential services operator within the utilities and technology sectors, is seeking a Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead for a permanent position based in London with hybrid working. The role will support regulatory engagement, cyber resilience and compliance activities, helping to ensure alignment with NIS Regulations, NIS2, Ofgem expectations, the Enhanced Cyber Assessment Framework (ECAF) and ISO 27001. Occasional travel to Belgium and Norfolk may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for cyber security regulatory engagement with Ofgem, competent authorities, auditors and external stakeholders
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, NIS self‑assessments, improvement plans, evidence packs and responses to regulatory enquiries, inspections and audits
• Lead assurance activities across NIS Regulations, NIS2, Ofgem cyber security requirements, ECAF, ISO 27001 and other relevant resilience frameworks
• Monitor emerging cyber security legislation, regulatory requirements and industry guidance, assessing their impact and recommending appropriate actions
• Maintain and review the Cyber Security Risk Register, ensuring threat scenarios, mitigations, treatment plans and governance arrangements remain current
• Support the governance and status reporting of the Cyber Security Roadmap, including risks, issues, actions, dependencies and third‑party deliverables
• Develop and maintain a cyber security supply chain assurance programme, including supplier risk assessments, due diligence and ongoing third‑party assurance
• Prepare dashboards, key performance indicators, reports and briefing materials for senior leadership and Board‑level oversight

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in cyber security governance, risk and compliance within a regulated or critical infrastructure environment
• Strong knowledge of risk assessments, risk analysis, risk registers and cyber security treatment plans
• Experience of third‑party management, supplier risk assessments and supply chain assurance
• Understanding of NIS Regulations, NIS2, Ofgem requirements, ECAF and the regulatory obligations of an Operator of Essential Services
• Experience supporting audit and review activities, regulatory submissions, assurance programmes and improvement plans
• Knowledge of Information Security Management Systems, including cyber security policies, standards, procedures and governance
• Ability to interpret changing legislation and industry guidance, translating requirements into practical compliance actions
• Excellent report writing, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to present complex information clearly to senior audiences

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working in line with the organisation's policy, combining office and remote working
• Occasional travel to Belgium, Norfolk and other locations as required
• Opportunity to contribute to the cyber resilience of essential national infrastructure
• Role with broad exposure to regulatory engagement, cyber risk management and strategic improvement programmes

If you are an experienced Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance professional seeking a role within the utilities and critical infrastructure sectors, to support the continued development of cyber resilience and regulatory compliance.