Risk & Controls Analyst (Cyber & Technology)

SSE plc; Perth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements (maternity/adopton

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Cyber & Technology Risk & Controls Analyst to support the GRC team. You will assist with risk assessments, maintain control evidence, and turn data into actionable insights for senior leaders.

The role involves collaboration across IT, OT and business teams, maintaining records, and driving continuous improvement in risk practices. A flexible first working pattern is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, controls, assurance, audit, cyber security, technology or related area.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to review information and identify patterns.
• Clear and inclusive communication to explain findings in plain English.
• Good organisational skills to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• Curious and collaborative mindset to improve risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cyber and technology risk assessments and gather information.
• Maintain evidence records and follow up on actions to address control weaknesses.
• Turn data into risk insights, create dashboards and clear reports for leaders.
• Build relationships with technical and business teams to apply risk processes.
• Suggest improvements to systems and processes for more consistent risk management.

Skills

Risk assessments

Data analysis

Cyber security

Controls

Audit

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Glasgow, Perth, Reading or Havant.

Salary: £ 36,200 - £54,400 + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The Cyber & Technology Risk & Controls Analyst supports the Cyber & Technology GRC team in the operation and continuous improvement of SSE's cyber and technology risk and control framework. The role provides high-quality analysis, coordination and administration across risk assessments, controls, assurance, issues, remediation, governance and reporting.

Working with risk and control owners across SSE, the Analyst helps maintain complete and reliable risk and control information, gathers and evaluates evidence, identifies inconsistencies or emerging themes and turns data into clear insight. The role supports IT and operational technology (OT) environments and contributes to proportionate risk management across digital, data, cloud, applications, infrastructure, identity and access, third parties, change and emerging technology.

You will

• Support cyber and technology risk assessments, working with colleagues to gather information, understand potential impacts and maintain clear, accurate records of risks and actions.
• Help maintain effective controls, reviewing information and evidence, identifying gaps or inconsistencies and following up on actions to address control weaknesses.
• Turn data into useful risk insight, analysing trends, preparing dashboards and producing clear reports that help managers and senior leaders make informed decisions.
• Build positive relationships across technical and business teams, providing practical support, coordinating reviews and helping colleagues understand and apply risk and control processes.
• Improve how the team works, contributing ideas, supporting changes to systems and processes and maintaining clear guidance that makes risk management easier and more consistent.

You have

• Experience or transferable skills in risk, controls, assurance, audit, cyber security, technology, data analysis or a related area, gained through employment, an apprenticeship, a placement or other practical experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to review information, identify patterns or inconsistencies and reach clear, evidence-based conclusions.
• Clear and inclusive communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions, explain findings in plain English and work effectively with people from different professional backgrounds.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage several activities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines and raise concerns when information is incomplete.
• A curious and collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn, consider different perspectives and contribute ideas that improve how risks and controls are managed.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

Our technology teams power growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] /01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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