Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire however there may be scope to offer some flexibility of location including a level of remote working from home  

In recent years the work of the ICO has increased in volume and in breadth. We protect the rights of individuals, we ensure that data protection law and the ICO enable a thriving digital economy, our regulatory work includes high profile cases and helps shape and support sectors. We operate as an Arm’s Length Body with almost complete autonomy on choice and operation of our Digital and Information systems. We have very recently brought our IT support in house. 

The growth in the ICO has been achieved through investing in people, both our existing staff and by recruiting high calibre knowledgeable individuals. We now  process information in different ways, use more cloud service and have new business functions. Our internal requirements for information processing are therefore much increased as is the need to secure them. 

This is a newly created post responsible for leading operational security delivery for the ICO. Focused on key areas of operational security, staff education and ensuring the adherence to corporate policies, controls, and industry best practices. 

As a CISSP in good standing and bringing a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an equivalent role, you will have a proven record of delivering and refining Security standards, role-based access controls and Multifactor authentication across an enterprise estate, With a strong bias towards emerging cloud technologies.  

You will be expected to assess and ensure the adherence to corporate policies and procedures across the organisation, including business lead IT. 

We expect you to bring your knowledge and experience to this post. To ensure our security controls remain up to date, you will lead on engagements and networking with agencies such as the National Crime Agency (NCA), NCSC and  CPNI.  

Please see the job description for more details. 

Closing date; Thursday 30 September at 23.59

Why work for the Information Commissioner's Office? 

We are proud to provide our people with a premium benefits package. We are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: 

• 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. 
• Staff medical scheme and eyesight testing. 

Our employees are currently working remotely in line with government guidelines. 

Please note if you are appointed to work with the ICO you will be required to complete security clearance processes. These include identity and qualification checks and a Basic Disclosure level check of unspent criminal convictions.  

Equality, diversity and inclusion  

The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.    

We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. To find out more visit our Careers page on ico.jobs.  

We welcome and encourage applicants from all members of the community regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, pregnancy or any other personal circumstances.  

We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes are fair and inclusive and enable everyone to showcase their individual talents. Our HR team are happy to discuss any additional support you may need at any stage and will make reasonable adjustments according to your needs. Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, if they meet the minimum criteria for the role.  

 At the ICO we support a number of flexible working arrangements and we are happy to discuss your personal needs or preferences during the recruitment process.