Information Security & Assurance Advisor
Location: Leek Wootton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £50,949 - £57,186 per annum
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Security & Assurance Advisor to join our Information Assurance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting sensitive information, ensuring compliance with national standards, and supporting the secure and lawful use of data within a complex public sector environment.
Organisations operating within the law enforcement sector manage significant volumes of sensitive and personal data. Ensuring that information is handled securely, lawfully, and ethically is critical to maintaining public trust and meeting statutory obligations. As part of the Information Assurance function, you will help deliver effective information governance, security, records management, and data protection practices.
The successful candidate will provide specialist advice and professional guidance on information security matters, supporting compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant national information assurance frameworks. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to identify risks, strengthen controls, manage incidents, and promote a culture of security awareness and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management, Clarity & Ownership
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage information security risks.
Ensure risks are clearly documented, understood, and owned by the appropriate business areas.
Translate technical security issues into clear business impacts and practical mitigation strategies.
Support the development and maintenance of risk registers and assurance processes.Assurance & Reporting
Provide senior leaders with clear and accurate insight into information security risks.
Identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and control weaknesses.
Produce governance reports and assurance documentation to support informed decision-making.Incident Management & Response
Support the detection, investigation, and resolution of information security incidents.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and used to strengthen security controls and processes.
Maintain appropriate incident records and reporting mechanisms.Supplier & Third-Party Risk Management
Assess and manage security risks associated with suppliers, contractors, and cloud-based services.
Ensure robust information security requirements are embedded within procurement processes and contractual arrangements.
Monitor supplier compliance with security obligations and standards.About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Significant experience in information security, information assurance, data protection, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, risk management methodologies, and governance practices.
Experience supporting compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant security standards.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing security incidents and supporting assurance and reporting activities.
The ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Additional Requirements
A full UK driving licence is required, as the role involves regular travel across the region.
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years and be willing to undergo the appropriate vetting procedures.What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Access to pension scheme.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the protection of sensitive information within a critical public service environment.If you are passionate about information security, risk management, and data protection, and are looking for a role where your expertise can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.
If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer
Salary description
£50949.00 - £57186.00 per year