Information Assurance Officer

4 weeks ago


Livingston, United Kingdom Improvement Service Full time
Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge in Digital Services? If so, we want to hear from you

This is an exciting new opportunity for a highly capable candidate to join our professional team as an Information Assurance Officer.   Our applications and technology platforms must comply with the standards set by regulators and accreditation bodies; they must also be fully secure and robust to ensure business continuity is maintained.  Having strategies and plans in place to protect the organisation’s people, information assets and technologies are paramount.

The Information Assurance officer has many duties. These duties all relate to the protection of UK and EU residential data and the education of colleagues regarding the correct use of said data. The post holder will support the Information Assurance agenda across the Improvement Service, including assisting and supporting in the collation and dissemination of cyber assurance policies, standards, procedures, and staff guidance relating to information assurance across the organisation.  There are also many additional responsibilities an Information Assurance officer might fulfil. Here are the primary duties of an Information Assurance officer:

 

Responsible for the maintenance, reviewing and updating of all information assurance documentation for all DPS products and services.Educating a company's employees on correct data use and compliance.Conducting regular data security audits to maximise data safety.Training peers in similar roles within data processing departments.Monitoring a company's ongoing ability to remain data compliant.Informing the Senior Leadership Team of their GDPR obligations.Advising the Senior Leadership Team on how to comply with data security laws.Acting as a contact point for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).Information

Location:  West Lothian Council Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 6FF

It is anticipated that the role will involve a blended model of office and home working. This flexible approach will be agreed between employee and line manager.

Duration:  2 Years Fixed Term (with potential to extend)

Hours of Contract:  Standard working week is 36 hours Monday to Friday. 

Hours can be worked flexibly in agreement with the Line Manager.

Closing Date:  2 September 2024

Interview: A competence-based interview will take place on 10 September 2024 (shortlisted candidates will be advised by email in advance of the interview). 

For more information about competency-based interviews, see our 'Guide to Competency-based Interviews'. You may also find it useful to read our current Business Plan 2024-25

 Background

The Improvement Service (IS) is a publicly funded company limited by guarantee, with a total annual budget in the region of £8 Million. We exist to support councils and their partners to improve the health, quality of life and opportunities of all Scottish people through community leadership, strong local governance and the delivery of high quality, efficient local services. 

Working for the IS means joining a team of professionals, who work together to strive for continuous improvement in the public sector and ultimately, better outcomes for Scotland’s communities. 

Our company headquarters are based in West Lothian, located conveniently for commuters between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Pay is only one of the benefits of working for the IS, our terms and conditions are progressive and flexible, and employees are rewarded with a generous annual leave entitlement of forty-one days per year as well as a flexible working policy. 

The IS is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all its activities to promote inclusive processes, practices and culture.

The IS is a Disability Confidence Committed Employer.  We are committed to interviewing anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria.



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