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Security Compliance Policy Associate

Office for National Statistics
Manchester, GBR
Full-time
Onsite
£34,587 to £39,106,
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Data protection assuranceData protection legislationUK Government Security Policy FrameworkInformation assurance standardsISO 27001Data Protection Act

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Role overview

The role sits in the Security Development, Compliance and Audit team within the Security and Information Management directorate.

The team advises stakeholders on the lifecycle, security, and governance of sensitive information in data access environments and supports data protection assurance.

Location and working pattern

  • Role locations are Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), and Manchester.
  • The role follows hybrid working principles and expects 40% office attendance, subject to business and role requirements.
  • Induction will be conducted in person.
  • Working patterns may include full-time, part-time, job share, flexible working, or compressed hours.

Salary and contract

  • The stated salary range is £34,587 to £39,106, with a Civil Service Pension and 28.97% employer contribution.
  • The contract is permanent.

What you will do

  • Implement data protection assurance and audit capabilities in line with security strategy and data protection standards.
  • Advise users, stakeholders, and Information Asset Owners on compliance and data-use risks.
  • Assess event and incident risks, raise awareness, and ensure risks are recorded and managed.
  • Plan and conduct audits and escalate concerns to senior management.
  • Develop assurance processes and compliance documentation, including DPIAs and SyOPs.
  • Develop audit and monitoring capability for data systems and data use.
  • Provide guidance and oversight based on the context, purpose, and risk of business-area data processing.
  • Support training and awareness activities and assist with investigations of non-compliance incidents and breaches.
  • Support responsibilities for ROSA assets held by ONS.

Essential criteria

  • Ability to analyze and visualize information, produce metrics, identify trends, and make predictions that inform risk assessments involving Government data.
  • Awareness of the UK Government Security Policy Framework and relevant Information Assurance Standards; ISO 27001 and the Data Protection Act are examples.
  • Working knowledge of data protection legislation and its implementation in different Government contexts.
  • Knowledge of risks in Government data use for statistical production and ability to advise on appropriate use, risk mitigation, and disclosure control.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate at different levels.

About the organization

The Office for National Statistics produces official statistics covering economic, social, and demographic topics.

The Security and Information Management directorate includes security risk advice, knowledge and information management, physical security and business continuity, security compliance and audit, and cyber security.

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