Information Security Officer

Bristol City Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bristol is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Information Security team. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and protecting the organization's data and assets. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment, providing the opportunity to grow skills while contributing to the safety of the community. A comprehensive rewards package is included, aiming to foster growth and resilience within the Council.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Council complies with legislative and internal policy requirements.
• Utilise subject matter expertise for data protection.
• Support the Council in being secure and resilient.

Job description

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team and implementing new and interesting technology.

Information Security provide a vital role in protecting the Councils Data and Assets. This role will be key to ensuring the Council is as secure and resilient and possible.

You will be critical in ensuring Bristol City Council understands and meets the above obligations. You will do so by utilising subject matter expertise to ensure that information is provided in accordance with legislative and internal policy requirements, and that organisational policy and training materials are sufficient and effective.

You will be based at City Hall with the option to work flexibly.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

Disability Confident Employer Statement

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Further Information

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Sam Hammond at [e-mail].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and Male candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.