​​Senior Technology Risk Coordinator ​ at Better Cotton – London, England

Starting Date: April/May 2026

Contract type: Full-time and open-ended

Salary: £51,564 GBP

Location: London

Application closing date: 01/04/2026

About the Job

The Senior Technology Risk Coordinator plays a key role in protecting the organisation in an increasingly complex and high‑risk global environment. Operating across multiple jurisdictions and regions, the organisation faces a growing range of technology, cybersecurity, and data‑related risks that require clear ownership, strong coordination, and confident leadership.

This role is primarily accountable for technology and cybersecurity risk, covering digital infrastructure, cloud services, systems, and incident response, with data protection and regulatory compliance as closely connected areas. The postholder leads proactive risk management while also taking charge when incidents occur—coordinating rapid response, containment, and recovery, and ensuring lessons learned are embedded to strengthen future resilience.

Working across teams, regions, and functions, the role brings consistency and clarity to how technology and data risks are identified, managed, and escalated. By providing clear risk insight and structured incident reporting to senior leadership, the Senior Technology Risk Coordinator supports informed decision‑making and helps ensure the organisation can operate securely, confidently, and compliantly in support of its global mission.

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated Senior Technology Risk Coordinator to join our organisation. In this role, you will be responsible for :

Establish and maintain a coherent, organisation‑wide approach to identifying, assessing, and prioritising technology and data risks across multiple regions and legislative environments. Provide clear, actionable risk intelligence that informs strategic and operational decision‑making.Implement effective safeguards, controls, and monitoring mechanisms that measurably reduce recurring risks, including GDPR‑related and cybersecurity incidents.Act as the central coordination point for technology and data incidents, ensuring rapid triage, containment, root‑cause analysis, and recovery.Monitor, interpret, and apply relevant cybersecurity, data‑protection, and technology‑related regulations across all jurisdictions in which the organisation operates.Develop, maintain, and continuously improve organisational technology security and compliance policies that reflect global regulatory requirements, emerging risks, and best practice standards.Equip staff with the knowledge and confidence to recognise threats early and apply secure working practices.Ensure alignment and consistency by coordinating risk assessments, mitigation plans, and incident reporting across departments and geographies.

Experience

the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

Essential

Knowledge

Technology risk & security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001): Enables consistent risk assessment and stronger organisational controls. Cybersecurity, incident response & GDPR: Supports effective prevention, rapid containment, and compliance. IT infrastructure & cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365/Azure): Allows credible guidance and effective implementation of safeguards.

Experience

Technology/cyber risk management: Improves organisational risk posture and decision making. Incident response leadership: Reduces disruption, accelerates recovery, and strengthens resilience. Policy development & compliance work: Ensures clear, consistent global standards and secure working practices. Working across diverse regions/regulations: Ensures solutions fit complex, multijurisdictional environments. Cross functional collaboration: Drives adoption of secure behaviours across the organisation.

Qualifications

Relevant degree or equivalent experience: Provides core analytical and technical capability. Security/risk/data protection certifications (e.g., Security+, ISO 27001, CISM/CRISC): Demonstrates validated expertise. Clear communication skills: Ensures risk insights and policies influence decisions and behaviour.

Desirable

Knowledge

NGO or sustainability sector context: Helps tailor risk approaches to field realities. Geopolitical and data sovereignty considerations: Supports compliance in complex environments.

Experience

Audits, penetration testing, external assessments: Strengthens control maturity and preparedness. Training and awareness delivery: Enhances security culture and reduces incident likelihood. Business continuity/disaster recovery: Improves organisational resilience. Hybrid/cloud security tools: Accelerates secure implementation in cloud environments.

Qualifications

Advanced security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SANS). Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP).

What we offer

- Competitive salary

- Hybrid working – one day a week in the central London office

- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year

- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time

- Continuous learning and development

- Pension scheme

- A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home

- Enhanced parental benefits

- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in London. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. The position will require limited international travel.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 01.04.2026 via the application link.

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.

Interviews:

If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.

Assessment and Testing:

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.

Reference Checks:

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.

About Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:

Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)

Being you @ Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.