Information Security Awareness Analyst
South West Water
Contract
On-site
Exeter, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about promoting a culture of security and driving awareness across an organisation? South West Water is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Information Security Compliance Awareness Officer for a 12 month FTC to support our Cyber Programme’s compliance and awareness activities. This role is pivotal in helping us adopt ISO27001, implement new cyber policies, and deliver key phases of our Cyber Essentials Programme.
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
What's in it for you?
- We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- A car allowance
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
What you’ll be doing:
- Develop and deliver engaging security awareness programmes across the business.
- Organise training sessions, workshops, and campaigns to promote best practices.
- Create compelling content – from newsletters to videos – that brings information security to life.
- Collaborate with departments to align awareness initiatives with business goals.
- Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness, adapting to emerging threats and trends.
- Support policy development and incident response activities.
- Ensure compliance with standards including ISO27001, NIS, PCI, and GDPR.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in developing and managing security awareness programmes.
- Strong understanding of information security principles, cyber threats, and risk management.
- Familiarity with standards such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials.
- Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills – able to simplify complex topics.
- A collaborative, self-motivated approach with strong organisational skills.
- Experience with ISO27001, NIST, or Cyber Essentials
- Eligible for UK Government Security Clearance (SC)
Closing date 10th October 2025
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.