Head of SPEN Cyber Sec Gov Risk
Location Glasgow
Salary: 76-95K (plus up to 30% bonus car allowance and family healthcare)
Permanent Hybrid
Help us create a better future quicker
Are you ready to lead the way in Cyber Resilience and Data Protection Were looking for an experienced cyber leader to join SPEN as the Subject Matter Expert for Cyber and Data Protection risk management. This is a pivotal role where youll shape and deliver a vision and strategy that ensures risks are identified assessed and managed throughout their lifecyclecovering internal operations and third-party engagements.
What youll be doing
Youll establish governance forums drive continuous assurance programs and lead a team of dedicated risk governance and assurance professionals. Your expertise will underpin SPENs compliance with regulatory requirements including NIS and influence strategic decisions across the business. Collaboration is keyyoull work closely with stakeholders across SPEN Corporate Security UKIT and global teams to embed best practices and maintain alignment with international standards.
If youre passionate about safeguarding critical infrastructure and driving continuous improvement in governance risk and assurance this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and help shape the future of cyber resilience at SPEN.
What youll bring
This role demands deep technical knowledge of cyber security frameworks regulations and risk management principles backed by industry-recognized qualifications such as CISSP CISM or GICSP. Youll bring proven experience in developing and delivering cyber risk strategies within complex global organizations and the credibility to operate at senior levels.
Whats 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 well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys 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. Thats 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 worlds 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 England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. Its a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And were taking it very seriously. Were investing >5.5 billion into our transmission network directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.
Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to .
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
January-7-2026Required Experience:
Director