Cyber Security Supply Chain Data Assurance Manager

We are looking for a Cyber Security Supply Chain Data Assurance Manager to play a pivotal role in leading on the cyber security and data assurance across our supply chain.

You will be responsible for managing vendor cyber risk and ensuring supplier compliance with our cyber security strategy and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with our Cyber Security team, Data Protection team, Buyers, Category Managers, and the wider business, you'll classify vendors by cyber risk, monitor supplier conformance data, and ensure contracts reflect appropriate risk mitigation.

You will also support the development and execution of remediation plans, track risk events, and maintain accurate records of insurance, certifications, and training qualifications. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager for Sourcing and Systems, your work will directly influence the resilience and integrity of our supply chain.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about cyber security and already managing cyber risk within a supply chain context.

You will bring a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, vendor assurance, and data governance, and you're confident handling large volumes of sensitive data.

You're skilled at classifying vendors by cyber risk, negotiating supplier contracts, and developing monitoring frameworks that ensure ongoing compliance.

Your collaborative approach means you work effectively with Buyers, Category Managers, and stakeholders across the business.

With a sharp eye for detail and a proactive mindset, you're ready to take ownership of cyber security assurance and make a meaningful impact.

We're a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our 'Tap Into' benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. There's also the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme, where we'll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 11%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
• Award winning 'Living Well' wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
• Support with sustainable travel - through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support - access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
• Support with your development - we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we'll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription., Our values describe our main principles, qualities and attributes. They are the guiding principles which define who we are, what we do and how we do it. They make us different from our competitors and guide our decisions and actions to drive us towards our vision.

Our values are:

Results Driven We take responsibility for achieving excellent business results.

Ethical We are open and honest and meet our commitments with a responsible approach to the environment and our communities.

Customer Focused We aim to exceed the expectations of our internal and external customers.

Innovative We continuously strive for innovative and better ways to deliver our business.

One Team We work together consistently, promoting co-operation, to achieve our corporate objectives.

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Colleague benefits

We're the great company we are because of you - our people. As our way of saying thanks, we offer you a wide range of benefits and discounts to take advantage of.

To find out more about our benefits, see our benefits booklet attached to this advert.

Eyecare

Discounted Medicals

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Buying & selling annual leave

Long service awards

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Computer Loans

Award winning wellbeing site

NWG savings scheme

Company pension scheme

Pre-retirement workshops

Life assurance

Christmas savings club

Discounts & cashback offers

Qualification loan

Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work. Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity. We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation. Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties., Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we're committed to having a diverse community represented across our business. We're aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply NWG at a glance: Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers. We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it., NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water. We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.