Risk & Controls Manager (Cyber & Technology)

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Online GP

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Risk & Controls Manager (Cyber & Technology) to lead the development and continuous improvement of the cyber and technology risk and control framework. The role covers IT, OT, digital, data, cloud and third-party services, ensuring proportionate risk management and strong risk maturity across SSE.

Working with the Cyber Defence GRC team, you will translate enterprise risk requirements into practical delivery, enabling clear articulation and consistent assessment of risks,

Qualifications

• Practical experience of managing cyber, technology, operational, digital or information risks and controls in a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating evidence and identifying weaknesses and themes.
• Clear and inclusive communication skills to explain complex subjects in plain English.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and work across teams to achieve outcomes.
• Experience of leading or developing others and managing competing priorities in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape and improve how cyber and technology risks are managed across technology, data, and digital services.
• Help design and operate effective controls and provide practical advice to address weaknesses.
• Turn risk data into insights and present reporting to senior leaders.
• Build trusted relationships across technical and business teams to simplify risk management.
• Lead and develop colleagues, set priorities, and foster an inclusive, change-ready environment.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership & coaching

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:

£51,600 - £77,400, 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 Risk & Controls Manager (Cyber & Technology) supports the development, implementation and continuous improvement of SSE's cyber and technology risk and control framework. The role helps ensure that proportionate and effective risk management is embedded across IT, operational technology (OT), digital, data, cloud and third-party enabled services, taking account of the differing operational, safety, resilience and regulatory contexts across SSE businesses.

Working with the Senior Technology Risk & Controls Manager and the wider Cyber Defence GRC team, the role translates enterprise risk requirements into practical delivery. It enables risks to be clearly articulated, consistently assessed and linked to controls, obligations, issues, incidents and remediation activity. The role also provides constructive challenge to management, helping to strengthen ownership, control effectiveness and risk maturity across the Group.

You will

• Shape and improve how cyber and technology risks are managed, helping teams across the organisation identify, assess and respond to risks affecting technology, data, digital services and operational systems.
• Help people design and operate effective controls, providing practical advice and constructive challenge so that important risks are understood, controls are clear and any weaknesses are addressed.
• Turn risk and control information into useful insight, identifying trends, emerging concerns and areas of increasing exposure, and presenting clear reporting that supports informed decisions by senior leaders.
• Build trusted relationships across technical and business teams, making risk management easier to understand and apply while encouraging people to take ownership of their risks, controls and improvement actions.
• Lead and develop colleagues while improving ways of working, setting priorities, reviewing the quality of work and creating an inclusive environment where people can contribute, learn and deliver meaningful change.

You have

• Practical experience of managing cyber, technology, operational, digital or information risks and controls in a complex organisation, with the ability to apply risk principles to real business situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate evidence, identify control weaknesses and emerging themes, and reach balanced, proportionate conclusions.
• Clear and inclusive communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex subjects in plain English, listen to different perspectives and constructively challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and deliver through others, working collaboratively across different teams, professional backgrounds and viewpoints to achieve shared outcomes.
• Experience of leading, coaching or developing others, combined with sound judgement, personal integrity and the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment.

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.