Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer

HIRING WIZARD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious institution in London is seeking an Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer to join their team. This part-time role involves overseeing information security compliance, maintaining relevant policies, and ensuring adherence to legal standards like GDPR. Strong expertise in data privacy and legal compliance is essential, along with relevant certifications. The position offers generous leave entitlements and a supportive work environment in a unique setting.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Entitlements

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Medical Cashback Scheme

Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)

Season Ticket Loans

Access to Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in information security compliance, data privacy, legal compliance, and risk management.
• Knowledge of GDPR, UKGDPR, 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 information security standards.
• Support risk assessments and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Promote secure handling of personal and sensitive data.
• Provide guidance on information security and data protection best practice.

Skills

Information security compliance

Data privacy

Legal compliance

Risk management

GDPR knowledge

Education

Certification in CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, or equivalent

Job description

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

Location: London, EC4Y

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Type: Part Time, Permanent

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

About The Temple

As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers. The Inn awards just over a million pounds in scholarships each year, with the majority going to students commencing the bar vocational training course, some to students doing a post-graduate law conversion course, plus smaller amounts for ad hoc overseas placements, essay prizes etc.

The Inn’s mission is to support the rule of law in the UK and overseas, especially Common Law jurisdictions, and carries this out by providing extensive education opportunities and support to its members across the world.

The Role

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.

The postholder will act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on information security compliance and data protection, ensuring adherence to recognised standards such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and NIS2, alongside compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other relevant legislation. The role will work closely with senior stakeholders, IT, and operational teams to manage risk, strengthen controls, and promote a strong culture of compliance and data stewardship.

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’d 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, UKGDPR 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

We are 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.

To submit your CV for this Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!