Information Security Officer (Physical Security)

SP Electricity North West; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional power supply company is seeking a proactive Information Security Officer with a focus on physical security in Preston. This role demands strong analytical skills and experience in information security management. Responsibilities include improving security policies, assessing risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the overall security posture of the organization. The company offers an annual bonus, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an information security officer role or similar.
• Exposure to LPCB Loss Prevention Certification Board requirements.
• Understanding of GDPR and NIS Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure physical security meets standards set by the cyber security policy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and management to strengthen security position.
• Conduct security reviews and improve security policies.

Skills

Proven IT experience

Information Security Management

ISO27001 audit experience

Exposure to Physical Security

Cyber security frameworks knowledge

Education

Certification in Information/ Physical Security Management

Tools

IDS

CCTV

ACS

Job description

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A fantastic opportunity: Information Security Officer (Physical Security focus)

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Information Security Officer. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that all aspects of physical security across the organisation meet the standards set out in SP ENW’s cyber security policy frameworks.

As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders and management, providing expert guidance to strengthen our overall security position. You will be responsible for reviewing and improving security policies, supporting incident response activities, conducting security reviews, and ensuring that business processes consistently align with our internal security requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement in security governance and compliance.

You will work closely with the Information Security Manager to identify and reduce risk, while contributing to the management and delivery of the cyber security compliance schedule. The role includes assessing the current threat landscape and presenting realistic insights into risks and threats across the enterprise environment.

You will support RFI and RFP processes, audits, supplier assessments, and project activities, ensuring that a strong security perspective is maintained throughout. You will manage escalations and deliver clear, transparent, and accurate reporting, while also supporting security communications, awareness campaigns, and training initiatives.

Additionally, you will contribute to security testing procedures to validate system, network, and application security, manage and report on remediation activities for identified risks, and interpret vulnerability management and penetration testing data to determine appropriate risk levels.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven IT experience, with experience in an information security officer role or similar risk/ security audit type role;
• Certification in Information/ Physical Security Management (Physical Security Professional (PSP), CRISK/ CISSP)
• Register Security Engineering Specialist, (RSES) accreditation preferred
• ISO27001 audit experience preferred
• The Information Security Officer must have the following:
• Exposure to Physical Security environments, with experience of LPCB Loss Prevention Certification Board requirements for product security
• Electronic security system security, (such as IDS, CCTV, ACS), physical security control measures, industry best practice experience
• Experience of assessing physical security, and interpreting attack scenarios
• Understanding of physical security, within impact to information security related law and regulations such as GDPR and NIS Regulations
• Previous experience of working within a regulated organisation, preferably Utilities, Energy sectors
• Exposure to cyber security frameworks and standards. I.e. NCSC CAF, NIST, ISO 2700x series, CIS.

What We’re Offering

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, BS7858 checks and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.