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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: £50,100 - £75,100 + 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
As the Distribution Risk and Controls Manager, you'll be responsible for managing cyber risk within SSEN Distribution business. You will also work with the different directorates within SSEN Distribution and project teams to ensure that risks are .
You will
· Support and drive the implementation and operation of the Distribution IT & Operational Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance framework.
· Facilitating risk reviews to identify, quantify and mitigate risks.
· Coordinate timely and appropriate actions to be taken in response to audit actions. Support the formulation of delivery plans to address root cause and monitor progress.
· Monitor and report compliance with relevant policies, standards, procedures, legislation, and regulation.
· Regular stakeholder engagement providing advice and guidance on risk management while supplying key management information to enable the IT Leadership to make decisions.
You have
· A risk management professional with extensive relevant experience with solid knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT 5, ITIL, ISO31000, 27005, 38500 and their interactions.
· Experience of delivering IT risk, compliance, or assurance activities.
· Industry standards, regulation, and legislation knowledge.
· Focus on continuous improvement.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
Our IT division powers 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 David.Brickell@sse.com / 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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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