Head of SPEN Cyber Sec Gov Risk

ScottishPower; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland seeks a Head of Cyber Sec Gov Risk to lead cybersecurity and data protection strategies. This role involves establishing governance and driving compliance with regulations while leading a dedicated team. Candidates should hold industry-recognized qualifications and have a track record of delivering risk management strategies. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and a range of employee benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase option

Share Incentive Plan

Healthcare options

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and risk management.
• Proven experience in developing cyber risk strategies in global organizations.
• Credibility to operate at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance forums and drive assurance programs.
• Shape and deliver a vision for risk management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain compliance.

Skills

Technical knowledge of cyber security frameworks

Regulatory compliance understanding

Risk management principles

Team leadership

Education

Industry-recognized qualifications (CISSP, CISM, GICSP)

Job description

Head of SPEN Cyber Sec Gov Risk

Location Glasgow

Salary: £76-95K (plus up to 30% bonus, car allowance and family healthcare)

Permanent, Hybrid

Help us create a better future, quicker

Are you ready to lead the way in Cyber Resilience and Data Protection? We're looking for an experienced cyber leader to join SPEN as the Subject Matter Expert for Cyber and Data Protection risk management. This is a pivotal role where you'll shape and deliver a vision and strategy that ensures risks are identified, assessed, and managed throughout their lifecycle-covering internal operations and third-party engagements.

What you'll be doing

You'll establish governance forums, drive continuous assurance programs, and lead a team of dedicated risk, governance, and assurance professionals. Your expertise will underpin SPEN's compliance with regulatory requirements, including NIS, and influence strategic decisions across the business. Collaboration is key-you'll work closely with stakeholders across SPEN, Corporate Security, UKIT, and global teams to embed best practices and maintain alignment with international standards.

If you're passionate about safeguarding critical infrastructure and driving continuous improvement in governance, risk, and assurance, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and help shape the future of cyber resilience at SPEN.

What you'll bring

This role demands deep technical knowledge of cyber security frameworks, regulations, and risk management principles, backed by industry-recognized qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GICSP. You'll bring proven experience in developing and delivering cyber risk strategies within complex, global organizations, and the credibility to operate at senior levels.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com.