Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A historical London institution is seeking an Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer to ensure robust information security practices and compliance with UK regulations. This part-time role requires extensive knowledge of GDPR and related standards, with responsibilities including overseeing compliance frameworks and providing guidance on best practices. The position offers various benefits, and applications are encouraged to promote diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Entitlements

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Medical Cashback Scheme

Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)

Season Ticket Loans

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in information security compliance, data privacy, legal compliance, and risk management.
• Knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, ISO27001, national data protection laws and FOIA.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Inn's information security and data protection compliance framework.
• Maintain, review, and update information security and data protection policies.
• Implement new controls and policies in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and relevant information security standards.
• Support risk assessments and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Promote secure and lawful handling of personal and sensitive data.
• Provide guidance to staff on information security and data protection best practices.

Skills

Information security compliance

Data protection

Risk management

Legal compliance

Education

CIPP/E certification

CIPM certification

CIPT certification

CISSP certification

Job description

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple has an exciting opportunity for an Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer to join their dedicated team.

Location: London, EC4Y 9BT

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer

We are seeking an Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a key governance and assurance role, responsible for embedding robust information security and data protection practices across the Inn.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Inn's information security and data protection compliance framework
• Maintain, review, and update information security and data protection policies and procedures
• Implement new controls and policies in line with regulatory and organisational requirements
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and relevant information security standards
• Support risk assessments and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
• Promote secure and lawful handling of personal and sensitive data across the Inn
• Provide guidance and awareness to staff on information security and data protection best practice

You

• The role requires strong expertise in information security compliance, data privacy, legal compliance, and risk management
• We would love to hear from you if you have certification in CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, or equivalent privacy or cybersecurity qualification
• A strong knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, ISO27001, national data protection laws and FOIA is a must
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity is necessary and a priority in this role

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave Entitlements
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services)
• Private Medical Insurance (including gym membership)
• Medical Cashback Scheme (e.g. for dental, optical)
• Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)
• Season Ticket Loans
• Access to a Range of Learning & Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique, and historical setting in central London

Application Process

Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Closing date: 10am on 6th January 2026.

Interviews: 13th January 2026.

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