IT124 Data and Information Assurance Manager (Information Security Officer) *External*

West Yorkshire Police; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000

Job description

IT124 Data and Information Assurance Manager (Information Security Officer) **External**

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £46,503.00 - £50,088.00

Job Advert

This vacancy has been advertised externally.

An exciting opportunity to join West Yorkshire Police's Digital Policing Data and Information Department has arisen.

West Yorkshire Police are the fourth largest of the 43 Home Office forces and we serve 2.2 million people living in West Yorkshire. We also lead the North East region in relation to Serious and Organised crime, Counter Terrorism and Scientific Support, along with the National Police Air Service.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the WYP Data and Information Assurance and Information Security unit, playing an important part in meeting the force objectives of reducing criminality, protecting the public and providing best value.

Responsibilities:

1. The direction, development and delivery of WYP Data and Information Assurance and Information Security framework, services and solutions.
2. Leading and inspiring a small team of approximately 6.
3. Working in close collaboration with Information Security and cyber specialists across policing and law enforcement.
4. Information Security incident management, accreditations, information risk management and assurance, third party assurance.
5. Providing expert advice and guidance, promoting a positive information handling culture where it is managed effectively, efficiently, securely, lawfully and ethically.
6. Ensuring SLAs and statutory obligations are met under relevant legislation (including the DPA 2018, UK GDPR, etc).

We offer:

1. 29 days annual leave per annum - increasing to 34 days with 5 years' service, plus bank holidays (Pro-rata).
2. Competitive/generous defined benefits pension scheme. A great work/home life balance.
3. Hybrid working - work from the office and from home.
4. Flexible working between the hours of 7am and 7pm weekdays.
5. Access to excellent health and wellbeing support services.
6. Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities.

To apply for this role please complete the relevant application and attach an anonymised comprehensive CV and Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. You MUST redact all personal information including Name, Age, Sex, Address, and Email Address. CV file name must not include your name.

This vacancy will close on 6th April at 23:55 hours.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.