Cyber Supply Chain Support at Cadent, Coventry, West Midlands

Cadent Gas Ltd

In the role of Cyber Supply Chain Support at Cadent, you'll play an important role in helping to protect our digital infrastructure by supporting cyber risk and assurance activities across our supplier ecosystem. 

Working within the Cyber Risk & Assurance team, you'll work closely with colleagues across Cyber Security, Procurement and IT to support the administration and coordination of third-party cyber risk activities. You'll help assess, track and manage supplier risks while ensuring assurance activities are completed effectively and consistently. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in cyber security, risk management and supplier assurance, gaining exposure to industry frameworks, cyber governance activities and risk management practices within a critical infrastructure environment. 

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop cyber security knowledge while working alongside experienced professionals across multiple business functions. 

• Cyber Security Exposure – Build your understanding of cyber risk, supplier assurance and governance within a regulated environment. 

• Career Development – Gain hands-on experience supporting cyber risk management processes and assurance activities. 

• Business Impact – Help improve visibility and oversight of supplier cyber risks that could impact Cadent's operations. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work closely with teams across Cyber Security, Procurement, IT and external suppliers. 

• Varied Responsibilities – Support risk assessments, reporting, assurance activities, governance processes and stakeholder engagement. 

• Learning Opportunity – Develop knowledge of industry-recognised frameworks, standards and risk management practices.

You're organised, detail-oriented and interested in developing a career within cyber security and risk management. 

Cyber & Risk Awareness 

An interest in cyber security, supplier assurance or risk management 

Basic understanding of information technology, cyber security principles or supplier risk concepts 

Awareness of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or similar standards would be beneficial 

Attention to Detail 

Ability to review documentation carefully and accurately 

Strong organisational skills and record-keeping capability 

Comfortable working with processes, evidence and supporting documentation 

Communication & Stakeholder Skills 

Clear written and verbal communication skills 

Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers 

Strong collaborative approach and willingness to engage across multiple teams 

Learning Mindset 

Proactive attitude and willingness to develop new skills 

Interest in cyber security, governance, compliance and risk assurance 

Enthusiasm for working within a regulated utility environment