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Senior Cyber Security Consultant – Policy, Regulatory

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. Lead the review, refinement and finalisation of cyber security policy guidance for load controller regulation .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £60,000 - £70,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and refining cyber security policy guidance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement within the energy and utilities sector. Proficient in translating complex legislation and policy into actionable guidance while managing multiple workstreams and dependencies.

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Cyber Security Policy DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance FrameworksStakeholder EngagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingWritten Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Cyber Security FrameworksNIS RegulationsISO27001Policy InterpretationGuidance Document ProductionThreshold CalculationsAggregation MethodologiesConsultation Response DevelopmentCyber Assessment FrameworkRegulatory Artefacts
Soft Skills
Workshop FacilitationStakeholder ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
OfgemDSITNCSC
Certifications & Qualifications
Security ClearanceBaseline Personnel Security Standard
Industry Keywords
Energy SectorUtilitiesSmart EnergyCritical National InfrastructureVirtual Power PlantsDistributed Energy ResourcesLoad Management ServicesRegulated IndustriesGovernmentPublic Sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the review, refinement and finalisation of cyber security policy guidance for load controller regulation
  • Develop clear and authoritative guidance covering regulatory scope, compliance obligations and operational models
  • Translate legislation, consultation feedback and agreed policy decisions into practical implementation guidance
  • Review and align multiple guidance products for consistency, traceability and regulatory coherence
  • Support development of Cyber Assessment Framework profiles and sector-specific overlay guidance
  • Define and document approaches for controller attribution, threshold calculations, aggregation methodologies and tier transitions
  • Work with policy, cyber security and regulatory stakeholders to resolve ambiguities and ensure alignment
  • Produce guidance documents, policy papers, consultation responses and regulatory artefacts
  • Manage stakeholder engagement across government, regulators, industry representatives and delivery partners
  • Provide expert advice on cyber security regulation, NIS requirements and governance frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience delivering cyber security policy, regulatory or governance programmes
  • Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks such as CAF, NIS Regulations, ISO27001 or equivalent
  • Experience working within government, public sector, critical national infrastructure or regulated industries
  • Ability to interpret legislation, policy positions and consultation outcomes and convert them into practical guidance
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Exceptional written communication and document production skills
  • Experience managing complex workstreams with multiple dependencies
  • Energy, utilities or smart energy sector experience
  • Experience with regulatory frameworks and compliance regimes
  • Understanding of virtual power plants (VPPs), aggregators, distributed energy resources or load management services
  • Familiarity with Ofgem, DSIT, NCSC or wider UK cyber security policy initiatives
  • Consultancy experience delivering large-scale transformation or regulatory programmes
  • Have or be willing to go through Security Clearance
  • Complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard as part of onboarding

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
  • Exciting project work making a difference in society
  • Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
  • Supportive and collaborative environment
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Management development programme and training
  • 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
  • Office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
  • 25 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy 10 extra days each year
  • 2 paid volunteering days per year
  • Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
  • Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
  • Non-contributory Private Medical Insurance, including spouse and dependants
  • Non-contributory Worldwide Travel Insurance, including spouse and dependants
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
  • Season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme