Human Risk Manager

iberdrola; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer match

Employee discounts

Job summary

ScottishPower, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Human Risk Manager to lead cyber security behavioural and cultural change programmes across the organisation. Based in Glasgow with hybrid working, you will drive awareness campaigns, assess behavioural trends and report on improvements to senior stakeholders.

The role requires experience in threat, risk or human risk functions, knowledge of NIS Regulations, and strong communication skills to engage diverse audiences and leadership across

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience in threat, risk or human risk roles.
• Experience in fast-paced industrial sectors is a plus.
• Able to communicate complex risk concepts to senior leaders.
• Proven cross-functional team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of behavioural and cultural change programmes for cyber security.
• Assess organisational behaviours and identify trends and risks.
• Develop and deliver awareness campaigns across diverse audiences.
• Measure effectiveness of initiatives and report improvements.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Risk management

Human risk

Behavioral analysis

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communications

Job description

Human Risk Manager

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow (hybrid). Salary from £59,200 + up to 15% bonus, single cover private medical & other excellent benefits. Closing date - 28th of August 2026.

Help us create a better future, quicker!

Reporting to the SPR Head of Cyber GRC, the Human Risk Manager will provide strategic input into cyber transformation programme focussed on reducing cyber risk, attaining and maintaining compliance with NIS Regulations, and building a cyber resilient business.

The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of sustainable initiatives that drives positive cultural and behavioural change across the SPR organisation, ensuring colleagues have the awareness, knowledge and skills required to meet cyber-related regulatory obligations and global security requirements.

What you will be doing

You will lead the delivery of key cyber security behavioural and cultural change programmes , working closely with skills, culture and cyber teams within ScottishPower and Iberdrola. You will assess organisational behaviours that may hinder the development of a strong cyber security culture, using both of quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.

Drawing on behavioural science and organisational psychology principles, you will design and deliver impactful awareness campaigns that promote secure behaviours across all areas of ScottishPower Renewables. You will tailor communications to diverse audiences, ensuring messages are relevant to seniority levels, roles, and locations across the business.

You will also develop and implement measures to assess the effectiveness of these initiatives, tracking improvements in cyber security behaviours.

What you will bring

You will have significant experience working within a threat intelligence, risk or human risk function, with a strong understanding of human behaviour, decision-making and the impact these have on organisational risk. You will be experienced in assessing behavioural trends, producing strategic assessments and communicating complex information to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders. Experience within industrial or critical national infrastructure sectors, such as energy, would be advantageous.

You will have a proven track record of designing and delivering organisation-wide communication and awareness programmes, alongside experience supporting large-scale change initiatives, ideally within regulated environments. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as the NIS Regulations and engagement with organisations including Ofgem, the NCSC and UK Intelligence Community partners would be beneficial.

You will be an analytical and creative thinker with excellent problem‑solving, written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable working in fast-paced and evolving environments, you will be adept at building trusted relationships across a broad range of stakeholders and collaborating effectively in cross‑functional teams. You will demonstrate resilience, adaptability, integrity and emotional maturity, while inspiring others to embrace change and adopt secure behaviours.

Minimum Criteria

• 4 years' experience in similar work, preference for having worked in industrial sectors (energy or otherwise)
• Experience of working as part of a team within a fast-paced and evolving business
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must be a proven team player to work, promote and consolidate efficient team working relationships

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 ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest