At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage information security, data protection, and governance to safeguard personal data.
- Company: A leading organisation focused on data security and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in the cybersecurity field.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team ensuring data is used lawfully and ethically.
- Qualifications: MV security clearance and experience in information governance and risk management.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your new company holds vast amounts of data for operational purposes, but how that data is used and secured requires rigorous governance to ensure its retention and use is lawful, fair and proportionate and does not infringe on the rights and freedoms of individuals. You must be able to get or currently hold MV security clearance. No sponsorship is available for this role.
Your new role involves being responsible for information governance, security, records management and data protection. You will provide professional guidance and specialist advice regarding information security and support our data protection compliance, ensuring that appropriate controls are identified and implemented to protect personal data and ensure all compliance requirements are met. You will also advise on and manage information security incidents and related governance and assurance documentation and reporting requirements.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Risk Management, Clarity and Ownership: Work with stakeholders to identify, assess and manage information security risks, ensuring they are clearly understood, owned by the business and reduced to an acceptable level. Ensure risks are well-written, consistently defined and assigned to the right owners, translating technical issues into clear business impacts.
- Assurance and Reporting: Provide assurance and reporting on information security matters.
Information Security and Assurance Advisor employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As an Information Security and Assurance Advisor, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises data protection and governance, ensuring a secure environment for both employees and stakeholders. With a strong commitment to professional development, the company fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and continuous learning, making it an excellent place for those looking to grow their careers in information security. Located in a vibrant area, employees benefit from a supportive community and access to various resources that enhance work-life balance.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
