Information Assurance Team Manager

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Information Assurance Team Manager in Northampton. The role involves leading the team, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations, and managing information governance processes. This is a full-time temporary position, paying £25.50 per hour. Interested candidates should email their CV, referencing the job role. Excellent leadership and knowledge in data protection are essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Information Assurance team.
• Oversee delivery of information governance and security assurance.
• Act as subject matter expert on information assurance.
• Manage risk assessments, DPIAs, and supplier assurance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and frameworks.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Information governance

Data protection

Risk assessment

Compliance with GDPR

Job description

Information Assurance Team Manager needed in Northampton Paying £25.50 per hr ref 373362

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Information Assurance team, ensuring high performance and effective resource planning.
• Oversee the delivery of information governance, data protection, and security assurance processes.
• Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on information assurance, providing advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Manage risk assessments, DPIAs, and supplier assurance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and frameworks, including GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, ISO 27001, NCSC guidance, and organisational policies.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce information security and assurance policies.
• Conduct audits and oversee remediation activities.
• Coordinate incident response investigations and ensure timely reporting and documentation.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and evidence for internal governance boards and external regulators.
• Champion a culture of strong information governance across the organisation.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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