Principal Security Services Manager

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Join us in driving excellence, innovation, and security at EDF UK!
At EDF UK, we are on a mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero by championing trust and confidence in our brand, ensuring the safety of nuclear power, maintaining the availability of critical systems, and safeguarding our customers' data and sensitive nuclear information. Join our diverse Cybersecurity team, where you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and promoting a secure environment.
Your Team:
As a Principal Security Services Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 75 cybersecurity professionals including five direct reports, supporting EDF UK business units by delivering top-notch Security Services. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, you will contribute to our transition from an internal IT team to a preferred internal service provider for our businesses.
The Security Services team support business units by providing secure services and platforms to enable businesses to focus on their core missions. The Security Services team enable the EDF UK business units through the available, efficient, and effective provision of services, including architecture, monitoring & response, and security technologies.
Your Role:
- Lead and guide the operational direction of Security Services across EDF UK.
- Collaborate closely with heads of business IT teams to define, manage, and deliver clear and well-defined Security Services.
- Develop plans and services aligning with respective business unit strategies.
- Define and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Security Services.
- Establish transparent reporting mechanisms to showcase service performance, setting quality and professional standards.
- Communicate effectively with businesses, setting clear expectations, and demonstrating value through mature governance.
- Drive a transformational program to reduce security risks, govern investment spend, and report on progress and benefits realization.
- Provide leadership and line management to senior managers, fostering their wellbeing and development.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the longer-term Information Security strategy as part of the Enterprise Information Security Leadership team.
- Collaborate with the CISO and other leaders to cultivate a healthy work environment and a strong service culture within the team.
What You Bring:
- Extensive experience in security teams or service provider organizations.
- Proven delivery of similar services in complex regulated enterprises or within a Managed Security Service Provider.
- Strong influencing and persuasion skills, building trust-based relationships.
- Working knowledge of security technologies and concepts.
- Experience in agile delivery models such as SAFe or leadership roles featuring management matrices.
- Clear and concise communication skills with senior leadership.
- Passion for cybersecurity and leading high-performing teams.
Pay, Benefits, and Culture
In addition to a starting salary of £100,000, the potential to earn a 10% bonus, a company car allowance, private healthcare, and 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, we offer a market-leading pension scheme and a host of flexible benefits to support you in all aspects of life. From electric vehicle leasing to enhanced parental leave, health insurance, and exclusive discounts, your rewards package is designed to cater to your unique needs.
Embrace flexible working with the option to work from home, complemented by a suite of IT equipment for remote productivity. While our Cyber Security team gathers in our Gloucester office once or twice a month for essential meetings, the rest of the time, your work environment is your choice.
At EDF, everyone is welcome. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone's voice is heard, and you can be yourself. Striving for equality, diversity, and inclusion, we encourage applicants from all walks of life, aiming for an equal gender balance, representation from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and those supporting social mobility. As a disability-confident employer, we will make necessary adjustments to support your application and ensure you thrive in your role.
Security Check (SC) clearance is a requirement for this role.
Closing date for applications: 4th December
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.