Security and Information Assurance Advisor

Sussex Police; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Discounts for staff

On-site gyms

Parental leave

Wellbeing guidance

Healthcare discounts

Job summary

Sussex Police and Surrey Police are recruiting a Security and Information Assurance Advisor to support both Forces. This specialist role focuses on protecting the Forces’ technology, people, buildings and assets from cyber and information risks.

It involves managing a portfolio of business areas and acting as the single point of contact for security across the collaboration. The role requires knowledge of information security, risk management and CPD to stay ahead of evolving threats, with

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Security or Cyber Security, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven knowledge or working experience of cyber security and information assurance concepts.
• Experience with security standards such as ISO27001.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Produce security and information risk assessments across all aspects of Force business.
• Audit and review security controls relating to information handling and assets.
• Oversee IT health checks, penetration tests and physical security tests.
• Review and monitor the security of the delivery chain.
• Investigate and evaluate security and information breaches.
• Prepare and deliver security and information assurance guidance and learning materials.

Skills

BSc in Computer Security or Cyber

Cyber security concepts

ISO27001

Verbal and written communication

Analytical mindset

Education

BSc in Computer Security or Cyber Security

Job description

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Digital Data & Technology
Grade - Surrey Police Level 1 / Sussex Police M1
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £45,374 - £57,478 / Sussex Police £49,716 - £54,696
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen to join our Security and Information Assurance Team working for both Surrey Police and Sussex Police Forces. This is a specialist role in the world of security assurance and cyber security; working to protect the Forces’ technology, people, buildings and operational assets from threats. It’s a role where every day is different and you will get involved in a variety of interesting activities supporting policing operations at both a Force and national level.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference to keeping Surrey and Sussex safe. The guiding principle and focus of the Digital Data and Technology Department is to provide better and secure services to front-line officers, staff and support functions to enable both forces to maintain their commitment to the public. The demands on policing are greater than ever before, against a backdrop of budget reductions and pressures that require us to examine our spending, whilst also safeguarding our policing operations, citizen data, and infrastructure against evolving cyber and physical threats.

If you are passionate about protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the security of sensitive data, we have just the opportunity for you! In this role, you can play your part in delivering a secure service to the public by ensuring the data we are entrusted to hold is protected.

Join our team of Security and Information Assurance Advisors, where you will influence the Forces’ approach to Information and protective Security. You will be managing a portfolio of business areas helping to deliver improvements to policing operations, as a single point of contact for security.

As an Advisor, you will provide a detailed understanding of the security impact of policing from both a business and operational perspective, with specific attention to system and data confidentiality, integrity and availability. You will also identify, address, and manage security and information risks throughout the lifetime of a service and through the Forces’ supply chains.

The role is vital to the promotion of a pro-security culture and will play an important part in relaying awareness to both Forces around security behaviours and good cyber hygiene practices. It is vital that the post holder maintains good Continual Professional Development (CPD) of internal and external developing trends and threats.

Key Responsibilities

You will be expected to:

• Produce security and information risk assessments across all aspects of Force business, including the evaluation of the technical and privacy aspects of solution designs, architecture, configuration and implementation, as well as business operations and processes.
• Audit and review the security controls relating to information handling, force assets, systems and business processes.
• Oversee IT Health Checks, Penetration Tests and Physical Security Tests to ensure the identification of vulnerabilities.
• Review and monitor the security of our delivery chain ensuring Force information is being processed and managed appropriately.
• Investigate and evaluate security and information breaches.
• Prepare and deliver security and information assurance guidance and learning materials.

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• BSc in Computer Security or Cyber Security, a formal or professional qualification and or equivalent business experience
• Proven technical knowledge and/or working experience of cyber security and information assurance concepts
• Working knowledge of recognised security standards such as ISO27001
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An analytical mindset

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

The Team is based across two sites, Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes or Surrey Police Headquarters in Guildford, and we will consider people who would prefer to work at either site, although post holders will be expected to travel to a number of different sites and locations which may/may not have available public transport links. Travel will be reimbursed according to the home Force policy.

You must be prepared to undergo and maintain an enhanced level of security clearance as the role will involve having regular access to sensitive material and occasional access to particularly sensitive material such as intelligence on national security threats.

Interviews will take place on the 23rd November 2023

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racist statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding [e-mail] to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.

Reference number SYSX STAFF05005

Date posted 20/08/2026

Location Multiple Locations (see advert)