Cyber Requirements & Compliance Manager (Sizewell C)

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Cyber Requirements & Compliance Manager
Sizewell C

Eligibility: UK residency and the right to work in the UK
Security Clearance: Active Security Clearance is required and must already be in place
Location: London, Leiston or Ipswich, with hybrid working and a minimum of 2 days per week on-site. Travel to other Sizewell C locations may be required.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £86,000 - £89,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
Benefits include:
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
Bonus: 10% annual bonus
Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution
Life Assurance: Up to 8 x salary

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

About the Role:

The Cyber Requirements & Compliance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring Sizewell C's cyber security arrangements remain aligned with regulatory, legal and organisational requirements.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will lead the development of cyber security strategy, policies and compliance arrangements, translating complex regulatory obligations into practical business requirements. You will also provide leadership and line management to the Cyber Requirements & Compliance Specialist.

Acting as the primary cyber security interface with the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), you will drive regulatory engagement, oversee compliance monitoring and provide assurance that cyber security controls and governance arrangements are effectively implemented across the organisation.

This is a highly visible role that requires close collaboration with senior leaders, regulators and specialist cyber teams, supporting the delivery of a secure, resilient and compliant organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Relationship & Engagement

Act as the primary point of contact with the ONR on cyber security and information assurance matters.
Identify, interpret and maintain cyber security requirements arising from legislation, regulation and industry expectations.
Prepare, coordinate and submit regulatory documentation and responses as required.
Support regulatory inspections, reviews and assessments, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and implemented.
Manage regulatory findings, recommendations and improvement actions through to successful closure.

Cyber Security Strategy & Policy

Lead the development and continual improvement of the Cyber Security Strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
Translate strategic objectives into measurable outcomes and governance reporting.
Own and govern the organisation’s cyber security policy framework, ensuring policies, standards and procedures remain effective and up to date.
Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to embed cyber requirements across the organisation.
Promote a consistent and risk-based approach to cyber governance and compliance.

Compliance Monitoring & Assurance

Oversee compliance against applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and recognised cyber security frameworks.
Establish and maintain effective compliance monitoring arrangements that support continual assurance.
Work closely with assurance and audit functions to maintain robust evidence and demonstrate compliance.
Maintain compliance registers, remediation plans and governance records.
Support external audits, assessments and certification activities.

Governance & Reporting

Provide expert advice to governance forums on regulatory requirements, compliance performance and emerging risks.
Prepare reports and executive briefings for the CISO and senior leadership team.
Highlight material risks, compliance gaps and remediation priorities, providing practical recommendations.
Support the ongoing development of cyber governance, reporting and assurance arrangements.

Knowledge & Skills:

Expertise in ISO 27001/27002 and NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) 2.0.
Working knowledge of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and information security management systems.
Ability to develop and maintain policy frameworks that translate complex regulatory expectations into practical organisational controls.
Comprehensive understanding of compliance management frameworks, including gap analysis, remediation planning, control validation and audit readiness.
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce strategies, policies, regulatory submissions and executive-level reports.
Experience managing compliance registers, requirements repositories and evidence within enterprise toolsets.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical, operational and executive functions.

Desirable

Understanding of the UK nuclear regulatory framework for cyber security, including ONR Security Assessment Principles (SyAPs), Nuclear Industries Security Regulations and NIS Regulations.
Knowledge of audit and assurance methodologies, including internal audit and second-line assurance models.

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree qualified, or equivalent, in Cyber Security, Information Security, Law, Risk Management or a related discipline.
Minimum of five years' experience within cyber security, information security, compliance or a related regulatory function.
At least three years in a role where compliance, policy management, assurance or regulatory engagement formed a core responsibility.
Proven track record managing regulatory obligations and engaging with government regulators or competent authorities.
Experience conducting or overseeing compliance assessments against recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NCSC CAF or equivalent standards.
Preparation for and support of regulatory inspections, audits and reviews, including evidence management and action tracking.
Development and implementation of cyber security strategies, policies and governance frameworks within complex organisations.
Holder of, or working towards, a recognised professional certification such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC.

Desirable

Experience within a highly regulated sector such as nuclear, energy, utilities, healthcare, public sector or financial services.
Previous people management, team leadership or functional leadership experience within a cyber security, governance or compliance environment.

Why Join us?

Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
Flexible and hybrid working options.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.