Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising value to our business.  

Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department, of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas and enthusiasm. Who are always interested in learning new, innovative and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.  

Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is why wouldn't you want to be part of that? 

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

We provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region. This makes us a high-profile target for cyber-attacks on our IT systems, which if successful, could have disastrous consequences for our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve.

Our Information Security team do a wonderful job in protecting the business, its people, and customers from these daily threats, and we have an opportunity for you to join us as an Information Security Risk Officer.

In this role, you’ll be key to identifying, measuring, and reporting on our Information Security Risk position, as well as supporting on Information Security gap analysis and remediation across the business.  

You’ll undertake Information Security risk assessments against key controls and business processes and advise on the corporate Information Security policy to ensure best practice requirements are embedded across the organisation and with our external service providers.

In addition, you’ll line manage a small team of Information Security Risk and Compliance Analysts, Associates and where required, external contractors.

Key accountabilities in the role are: -

• Develop and manage the Information Security risk and control framework, ensuring alignment and traceability to legal, regulatory, and corporate policy control requirements
• Lead the review, testing, and monitoring control effectiveness
• Inform and influence business and technology decisions with appropriate advise and reporting on cyber risks and control effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain Information Security standards and policies
• Engage and communicate with senior stakeholders across the business
• Leading risk and compliance engagement across Severn Trent
• Active involvement on industry liaison & regulatory engagement

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.  

You’ll join the team with experience in Information Security, with exposure to planning, implementing, and managing good practice standards and policies.

To be successful, you’ll need experience of managing risk control frameworks and working within a regulated environment, with knowledge of regulatory standards such as GDPR, NISR, PCI and DSS. Additionally, you should have some experience in performing both internal and external Information Security audits and assessments.

As you’ll have responsibility for managing people, it’s expected that you’ll have a experience of mentoring, coaching, and supporting teams to overcome challenges. You’ll need to have excellent communication skills and be able to influence decision making with senior stakeholders.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. 

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:  

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)  
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)  
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate  

• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare 
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’  
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  
• Family friendly policies  
• Two volunteering days per year  

• Two paid volunteering days per year   

WHATS NEXT? 

We can’t wait to hear from you.  

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. 

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!