Assistant Director of Data and Assurance in Newcastle Upon Tyne

This is a great opportunity to join a large FE College in Newcastle, to strengthen and protect the organisation by leading assurance and risk-related activities that go beyond traditional internal audit. The role also helps maintain high data protection standards across the college.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advisory and assurance reviews in areas not covered by regular audits.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders during planning and reporting.
• Ensure high-quality, professional documentation of work.
• Oversee delivery of outsourced internal audit plans.
• Use data tools to modernize assurance practices.
• Follow up on audit recommendations.
• Mentor junior staff and promote the value of assurance.
• Support the Data Protection Compliance Officer with compliance tasks.
• Respond to data breaches and oversee corrective actions.
• Track progress against ICOs data protection requirements.

What They\’re Looking For
Essential

• A relevant degree or professional qualification.
• Internal audit experience, especially in complex settings.
• Strong understanding of risk, control, and audit principles.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Able to influence and work across departments.

Desirable

• Audit experience in further or higher education.
• Experience in data auditing.
• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills.

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