Information Security and Data Protection Lead
Application Deadline: 23 March 2025
Department: Information Governance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Reporting To: Carrie Coles
Compensation: £42,000 - £44,000 / year
Description
No day will be the same - here are some of the highlights.
We have an opportunity for an Information Security and Data Protection Lead in an operational capacity, reporting into our Head of IGRC (our nominated Data Protection Officer), requiring a solid technical understanding. This role involves ensuring the security and integrity of our information systems, developing and implementing data protection protocols, ensuring PCI-DSS compliance, cyber essentials certification, and supporting IT disaster recovery and change management. This role is remote with quarterly visits to our Chippenham office.
Responsibilities:
* Data & Security Management: Implement data protection and security measures, ensuring PCI-DSS compliance, cyber essentials certification and facilitating penetration/control testing.
* Business Continuity & Change: Develop IT disaster recovery plans and oversee change management via the Change Advisory Board.
* Policy & Compliance: Establish and maintain technology policies, coordinating audits and ensuring employee policy awareness.
* Operational Excellence: Contribute to company culture, ensure effective communication, and drive continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
You will act as the primary point of contact for all information security and data protection matters, working proactively to support and guide teams throughout Good Energy. Your ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and accessible manner will be essential for engaging and enabling teams across various departments.
Essentials
* Good understanding of data protection law and regulatory requirements.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrable attention to detail.
* Confident and able to support IT Operations with cyber resilience and IT DR.
* Ability to interpret technical concepts and workflow and distil them into working documents.
* Experience in policy writing and implementation.
Desirable
* Experience in a utility industry.
Benefits you can rely on
Great allowances for hybrid working:
£500 work from home allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with working from home costs.
£500 travel allowance - an annual allowance paid monthly alongside your salary to support with travelling to work costs.
£500 annual development allowance: to spend on your chosen development area, whether that’s in your current role, or future roles.
15% annual bonus: company-wide bonus scheme designed to reward collective teamwork and delivery of results across the whole business.
Holiday: 25 days annual leave, a day off for your birthday, additional days leave for long service, plus bank holidays. You’ll also have the option to buy additional leave, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Ethical Pension with Aviva: Good Energy offers an ethical pension plan provided by Aviva, with employer-matched contributions up to 7.5% of your base salary.
See more of our benefits here.
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