Resilience Crisis Manager

iberdrola; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Car allowance

Family private healthcare

Double-matched pension

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in Glasgow is seeking a Resilience Threat Lead to protect critical national infrastructure and strengthen cyber and operational resilience across our energy networks. This hybrid role requires leadership across crisis management, governance and incident preparation.

You will coordinate simulations, threat-informed planning and cross-functional collaboration with IT, OT, Risk and senior stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements in resilience and preparedness.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security, operational resilience, crisis management or emergency planning.
• Experience in Critical National Infrastructure or highly regulated environments, with knowledge of NIS Regulations and the NCSC CAF.
• Ability to influence stakeholders under pressure and lead teams through complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the organisation to anticipate, withstand and respond to cyber incidents and major crises.
• Develop Crisis Management Framework, governance, playbooks and response procedures.
• Lead simulations and threat-informed planning with Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, OT, Risk and executives.
• Oversee resilience culture programmes, readiness metrics and regulatory compliance.
• Manage a team of resilience professionals and relationships with regulators and partners.

Skills

Cyber security

Operational resilience

Crisis management

Emergency planning

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Job description

Resilience Threat Lead

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £66-82K (plus up to 20% bonus, car allowance,family private healthcare & double-matched pension).

Permanent, Hybrid (3 days in office per week)

Help us create a better future, quicker

Are you ready to play a key role in protecting critical national infrastructure and strengthening resilience across one of the UK's leading energy networks?

SP Energy Networks is looking for a Cyber & Operational Resilience Crisis Manager to lead our crisis management, resilience and threat preparedness capabilities. This is a high-profile role that sits at the heart of our cyber security and operational resilience strategy.

What you'll be doing

Working across IT, Operational Technology and critical business services, you will ensure the organisation is prepared to anticipate, withstand and respond effectively to cyber incidents, operational disruptions and major crisis events. You will shape how resilience is embedded across the business, developing a culture where employees, leaders and partners understand their roles and can respond with confidence when it matters most.

You'll lead the development of our Crisis Management Framework, oversee governance, playbooks and response procedures, and support executive leadership teams during major incidents. The role will drive threat-informed planning, crisis exercising, readiness testing and continuous improvement programmes that strengthen organisational resilience.

A key part of the position is building and delivering realistic cyber, operational and executive-level simulations. You'll work closely with Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Operational Technology, Risk and senior stakeholders to assess emerging threats, identify vulnerabilities and translate lessons learned into meaningful improvements.

Leading a team of resilience professionals, you will be responsible for organisational preparedness across SP Energy Networks. You'll manage resilience culture programmes, awareness initiatives, readiness metrics and regulatory compliance activities, while maintaining strong relationships with government agencies, regulators, industry bodies and strategic partners.

What you'll bring

We're looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in cyber security, operational resilience, crisis management or emergency planning. You will have experience working within Critical National Infrastructure or other highly regulated environments, along with a solid understanding of cyber threats, incident response, NIS Regulations and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework.

You will be comfortable influencing stakeholders during high-pressure situations and leading teams through complex challenges. Strong communication, stakeholder management and people leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to turn strategy into action and deliver measurable outcomes.

Experience within the energy, utilities or wider Critical National Infrastructure sector would be advantageous, alongside relevant cyber security, resilience or crisis management qualifications.

If you're passionate about resilience, security and protecting critical services that millions depend on every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join SP Energy Networks and help build a more secure and resilient future.

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 Englan