Taking the lead on a wide range of high-priority and complex Assurance activity, including audits, workshops, and speaking engagements, you’ll play a pivotal role in facilitating the important work of a unique organisation which affects and protects the information rights of everyone in the UK. 

You will be responsible for taking the lead in high-priority and complex Assurance activities including, where necessary, managing engagements from their inception. This will include reviewing policies and undertaking site visits, examining data records and conducting interviews. We’ll look to you to produce high quality written reports which identify risks and make recommendations for improvement. You will exercise good judgement in determining whether regulatory action may be required and will be responsible for co-ordinating those actions with other departments within the ICO.

You will also be involved in more diverse activities; including the delivery of workshops and speaking engagements, and attending relevant conferences and strategic meetings.

You will act as a subject matter expert within the Assurance department for your field of work, taking responsibility for developing ICO knowledge in the area and contributing to ICO strategic goals.

You will support the Assurance department by delivering internal training and guidance to other audit teams, including attending relevant audits to provide support. You will also contribute to the continuous development of the Assurance department’s methodologies, guidance and training materials.

We will provide the relevant training and develop you towards gaining professional or external qualifications where appropriate. 

You’ll be educated to degree level or equivalent with experience of data protection, information security, and/or audit. You will have, or be working towards certification in a relevant information security professional qualification. You should be highly organised, analytical, and with an eye for detail.  You’re able to apply complex legislation practically, or have experience in making corrective recommendations based on an evidence-gathering approach.  You will summarise your findings in formal reports. Crucially, you are a team player with excellent communication skills who can multi-task.  The role calls for national travel and regular overnight stays, typically 2-3 nights every 3-4 weeks, so a flexible approach is essential.

The Information Commissioner’s Office

An independent public body, we uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals. As well as educating organisations and promoting good practice, we oversee the legislation to ensure people’s data is secure, accurate and properly managed.

Join us and you’ll enjoy investment in your career, with excellent training and mentorship to support your ongoing development.

Why work here?

• Flexible working hours, including flexi leave.
• Civil Service pension arrangements.
• 25 days paid holiday a year with options to buy, sell, and bank days.
• Extra ‘privilege’ days in addition to normal public holidays.
• Compressed working-hours options.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Health cash plan.
• Colleague assistance scheme.
• Access to many discounted products and services.
• Welfare and family friendly policies.
• Childcare voucher scheme.
• Part-time working and job sharing.
• Staff medical scheme and eyesight testing.

The ICO is committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.