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# IT Governance Lead

- **Company:** Iberdrola group
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £59,000.0 - £74,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IT Management, Information Security Management System
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=60081a00c89bdc39

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Leadership?, This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong relationship-building skills and the ability to operate confidently across a diverse stakeholder landscape, including senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and industry organisations. You will bring a blend of strategic thinking and practical execution, along with proven experience in cyber security risk management and governance within a complex, preferably global, environment., The ideal candidate will possess recognised qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO or similar, alongside a deep understanding of Risk frameworks, regulations, and the challenges facing the UK energy sector. Strong communication skills, leadership capability, and the ability to influence at a senior level are essential, as is the ability to navigate complexity and drive meaningful outcomes.

## Description

ScottishPower is looking for an IT Governance professional to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening its IT governance landscape. This position sits within the first line of defence and is central to ensuring that risks and compliance obligations are clearly defined, effectively managed, and consistently reported to the appropriate governance forums and committees.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will take ownership of defining, implementing, and continuously enhancing the IT Governance Model across the organisation. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining IT policies, frameworks, and rules that support the business in meeting its regulatory and risk management obligations. You will own the IT ISMS ensuring documentation is relevant, updated and in line with requirements. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will work closely with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights that support informed decision-making.

You will provide visibility of key risks and compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with both local and global objectives. The role offers the opportunity to engage across the wider Iberdrola Group, collaborating with international colleagues to deliver strategic security initiatives and influence global standards.

Success in this position will involve leading governance activities such as the coordination of IT governance committee papers, managing rule exception processes, and implementing a robust ISMS and its associated governance model. You will also support and oversee audit and remediation activities, and help embed effective risk management practices across the business.


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