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Cyber Risk and Assurance Specialist
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Cyber Risk and Assurance Specialist
About easyJet
easyJet is a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers annually. Known for its distinctive Orange branding, it operates more than 1,027 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe and employing over 18,000 colleagues. The airline’s mission is to make low-cost travel easy, enabling people to connect with what they love through Europe’s best airline network, competitive fares, and friendly service.
What unites easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours:
- Safe
- Bold
- Welcoming
- Challenging
Four behaviours. One spirit.
Role: Digital Safety Risk and Assurance Specialist
Join easyJet’s Digital Safety team, responsible for shaping how cyber security risk is managed across one of Europe’s leading airlines. An exciting opportunity to work at the heart of risk, assurance, and governance, collaborating with teams to strengthen digital resilience and ensure safe, secure operations for millions of customers.
Who this is for
- Individuals with experience in cyber security, information security, risk management, or assurance.
- Those who enjoy -solving complex challenges by working with both technical and business teams.
- Analysts who are confident in processing risk information and translating it into actionable decision-making insights.
- Problem-solvers who thrive in collaborative environments, driving continuous improvement.
The Team
You will join a talented team of cyber security professionals dedicated to embedding Digital Safety into easyJet’s culture, mirroring the focus on Aircraft Safety. The team collaborates closely with:
- Operational
- Commercial
- Regulatory
- Audit
Together, you’ll support our Digital Safety vision, championing strong governance, risk management, and assurance practices across the organisation.
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Key Responsibilities
As a Digital Safety Risk and Assurance Specialist, you’ll take a leadership role in developing and executing our cyber risk management framework. Key tasks include:
- Operating the Digital Safety risk framework to assess, record, and monitor cyber risks.
- Partnering with technical and business teams to capture and evaluate risk information.
- Managing supplier assurance activities, including supply chain risk identification.
- Supporting regulatory compliance by identifying potential gaps and partnering with teams to address them.
- Contributing to data governance activities and driving improvements.
- Collaborating with IT Quality and Risk teams to align risk management activities.
- Presenting findings and recommendations to governance/risk forums at all levels.
- Providing guidance, training, and support on risk methodologies to colleagues company-wide.
- Maintaining risk registers for information assets and documenting risk exceptions.
- Developing and maintaining bow-tie risk models, as well as supporting control effectiveness assessments.
- Conducting quantitative risk analysis, including statistical modelling (e.g., Monte Carlo analysis).
- Monitoring the cyber threat landscape and assessing its impact on organisational risk.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with:
- Relevant experience in cyber security, information security, or risk management (equivalent roles also considered).
- Strong analytical skills, enabling you to interpret and communicate risk accurately.
- Ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including technical and non-technical teams.
- Confidence in managing multiple priorities and navigating complex, dynamic challenges.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- A collaborative mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing.
- Understanding of cyber security risk frameworks, governance, and assurance principles.
- Awareness of regulatory compliance, supplier risk, and data governance concepts.
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Desirable Qualifications
- CRISC or equivalent risk management qualification.
- CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or a related cyber security certification.
- Relevant information security or industry qualifications.
Benefits of Joining easyJet
By becoming part of the easyJet team, you’ll shape the future of digital safety at a truly meaningful scale:
- Gain exposure to a broad spectrum of cyber security, risk, and assurance work.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Access dedicated learning and development opportunities.
- Enjoy a rewarding, competitive benefits package.
Practicalities
- Full-time position with support for a hybrid working arrangement.
- Team meetings and collaboration held primarily at our Luton HQ.
Reasonable Adjustments
easyJet is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the diversity of our European customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments or support during the application or interview process—such as additional time for assessments, flexible interview locations, or other reasonable accommodations—please email [ma.recruitment@easyjet.com].
Position Details
- Business Area: Legal
- Primary Location: United Kingdom - Luton Airport
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Closing Date: July 7, 2026 (11:59 PM)
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