Supply Chain Security Assurance Manager

4 weeks ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

About the Role

The National Grid is committed to delivering cleaner, affordable electricity, and we're seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Security Assurance Manager to join our team. As a key member of our Security team, you will be responsible for building and leading a comprehensive supply chain security assurance function, collaborating closely with internal teams and our supply chain to identify and mitigate potential supply chain security risks.

You will develop and maintain strong relationships with teams across the organisation and in our supply chain to promote and embed a proactive culture to the management of supply chain risk. This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

About Us

At National Grid, our mission is to meet the challenges of the future and deliver cleaner, affordable electricity. We strive to do this better by using technology and innovation to transform the way we work.

Becoming the National Energy System Operator

In 2024, the ESO will transition to becoming the National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users' need.

Key Accountabilities

  • Oversight and management of regulatory and policy-driven requirements and processes in place to govern supply chain security risks.
  • Development and execution of the end-to-end supply chain security assurance framework to identify and manage supply chain security risk, mitigating potential disruption to the business.
  • Facilitate supplier security risk assessments to understand the risk and control environment that underpins the product/service provided.
  • Development of supplier security requirements and remediation plans based on informed consideration of the type of supplier, product/services provided, and risks posed to critical assets.
  • Incorporate supply chain responsibilities into incident management and response, BCP and crisis management processes where relevant.
  • Identify and develop opportunities to digitalise the supplier risk management and reporting processes.
  • Management of internal and external resources to successfully deliver Supply Chain security outcomes.
  • Support the Legal and Procurement teams to incorporate tailored security requirements into supplier contracts.
  • Develop metrics and reporting for supply chain security risk to senior management and provide input into relevant business communications / awareness activities.
  • Maintain and develop knowledge of the sector, legislative changes, and threats to the supply chain.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, supporting business risk owners to mitigate supply chain security risk at all stages of the supply chain lifecycle.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities to increase the level of maturity of the supply chain risk and assurance function.

About You

  • A proven information security professional with a risk, compliance, and assurance background, with experience of implementing/assuring : ISO27001/27005/31000, NIST, COBIT, ITIL etc.
  • Extensive understanding and experience of supply chain risk and assurance practices.
  • Proven experience of owning and maturing the supply chain security assurance capability within an organisation, preferably in critical national infrastructure organisation
  • Ability to translate complex cyber security guidance and information into practical processes and documentation and able to articulate, present and discuss the impact of technical and non-technical risks in the context of the organisation.
  • Demonstrable stakeholder management expertise, fostering positive behaviours and leading to successful engagement in risk and assurance activities.
  • Thorough understanding of supply chain risks posed to Critical National Infrastructure through Information technology, Operational technology, and physical environments.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively to drive change.
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent combination of education and experience with strong background in Risk/Compliance/Assurance
  • Professional security qualifications/certifications in appropriate areas are desirable.
  • An inclusive approach that creates belonging, builds trust, and promotes innovation.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £65,000 – £75,000 – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, there is a bonus scheme, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values, and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.



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