Cyber Security & Information Assurance Branch Manager

EDF Energy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Gloucester seeks a Cyber Security & Information Assurance Branch Manager to protect critical infrastructure. The role involves managing a skilled team, developing cyber strategies, and collaborating with government regulators. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications like CISSP. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a rich benefits package in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Potential for annual bonus

Market-leading pension scheme

Customisable benefits like electric vehicle leasing and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams and develop talent in a high-performance culture.
• Understanding of cyber security frameworks (ISO27001, HMG SPF) and risk methodologies.
• Ability to influence outcomes at senior levels while balancing business needs with security imperatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire the Cyber Security & Information Assurance team.
• Define and implement cyber and information security strategies.
• Oversee compliance, audit, and incident management processes.

Skills

Leadership Strengths

Technical Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Certifications such as CISSP and/or CISM

Job description

About the Role

Location: Gloucester Business Park
Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV)
Business Unit: Nuclear Services

Are you passionate about safeguarding critical infrastructure and leading teams to deliver world‑class cyber security? As Cyber Security & Information Assurance Branch Manager, you will play a pivotal role in protecting EDF’s current and future nuclear operations, ensuring resilience against evolving cyber threats and compliance with regulatory standards.

This is a senior leadership position where your expertise will shape strategies, influence stakeholders, and drive a culture of security excellence across multiple nuclear licensees. You’ll lead a highly skilled team, provide thought leadership, and collaborate with government agencies, regulators, and industry partners to maintain EDF’s position as a trusted operator in the nuclear sector.

Your Impact

• Lead with Purpose: Manage and inspire the Cyber Security & Information Assurance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Shape Strategy: Define and implement cyber and information security strategies that protect sensitive nuclear, commercial, and personal data across IT and OT environments
• Influence at Scale: Act as the Nuclear Information Security Officer (NISO), aligning senior risk owners and business information security officers to deliver cross‑licensee value
• Drive Assurance: Oversee compliance, audit, and incident management processes, ensuring robust security controls and effective risk mitigation
• Engage Externally: Represent EDF at government and industry forums, building strong relationships with regulators, NCSC, and other key stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Leadership Strengths: Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and set a high‑performance culture. Ability to manage change in an evolving environment alongside motivating teams to perform at a high level
• Technical Expertise: An understanding of cyber security frameworks (ISO27001, HMG SPF), risk methodologies, and regulatory requirements. In addition to taking complex issues and articulating them to non‑technical stakeholders succinctly
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to balance business needs with security imperatives, influencing outcomes at senior levels
• Collaborator: Skilled in building partnerships internally and externally, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Qualifications: Degree‑level education or equivalent experience, plus certifications such as CISSP and/or CISM. Being professionally recognised via chartership or fellowship status is advantageous

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job – it’s a mission. You’ll be at the forefront of protecting the UK’s nuclear infrastructure, working in a dynamic environment where your decisions have real‑world impact. EDF offers a supportive culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to lead in one of the most critical areas of national security.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a competitive starting salary, potential for an annual bonus, and a market‑leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us and find your success at EDF!

For more information, or for any questions, please contact [e-mail]

Application deadline for this role is 30th January, with interviews to follow shortly after.

Ready to lead the future of cyber security in the nuclear sector? Join us, and together we’ll help Britain achieve Net‑Zero.

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