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Security & Compliance Officer

Eurofins USA

Tamworth

Remote

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading forensic service provider in the UK is looking for a Quality and Compliance officer to support security and data protection efforts. The role involves conducting audits, facilitating stakeholder visits, and promoting a security culture. Candidates must have experience in Information Security Management Systems and prepare for a security clearance process. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Life Assurance
Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

  • Experience of working within an Information Security Management System.
  • Ability to handle complex workloads with prioritisation.
  • Good knowledge of security standards such as ISO27001.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake internal audits for accreditation.
  • Lead investigations of security incidents.
  • Support implementation of security and data protection processes.

Skills

Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Prioritisation skills
Computer literacy
Familiarity with ISO27001
Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR
Job description
Overview

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe. We are part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure products are safe, authentic, and accurately labelled. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the environment, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the network of Eurofins companies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown to 61,000 staff across a decentralised network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries, offering a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion.

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Quality and Compliance team to engage on all physical and information security matters and to provide support to the Security and Compliance Manager. The role offers flexibility to work remotely. Travel to various CFS and EFS sites will be necessary, so applicants should hold a valid UK driving licence or be willing to travel by alternative means.

The successful candidate will also provide support to the Data Protection Officer on all matters concerning Data Protection (GDPR/DPA).

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
  • Undertake internal audits to maintain and improve accreditation /certification to identified standards including but not exclusive to ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice.
  • Facilitate external stakeholder audits and visits in relation to security, data protection and information security.
  • Lead and participate in investigations of security and data protection incidents, identifying root cause and implementing preventative and corrective actions.
  • Promote a positive security culture.
  • Support the implementation of physical / data security and data protection processes and standards.
  • Undertake administrative duties and general functions of the Quality and Compliance team.
  • Support the development and delivery of security and data protection training and communication programmes.
  • Input, maintain and collate all relevant data to support Quality and Compliance functionality.
  • Communicate, escalate and inform relevant parties of improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure security and data protection processes are followed.
  • Provide support to the wider Quality and Compliance team as required (Quality audits and investigations).
  • Undertake any other identified duties as required.
Qualifications

It is essential that the post holder can demonstrate:

  • Experience of working within an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
  • Ability to handle complex and varied workloads with prioritisation skills.
  • Computer literacy to a competent level.
  • An awareness of the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice.
  • A good knowledge of security standards e.g. ISO27001 and Data Protection Act 2018/ GDPR.

The Holder of the post must have, or be willing to achieve in a reasonable timeframe:

  • Competency in conducting audits within an ISO27001, Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice and Data Protection capacity.
  • Awareness of ISO17025.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis tools e.g. 5Why or demonstrable investigative experience.
  • Understanding of how to undertake and review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
Person Specification
  • Work collaboratively as part of the Quality and Compliance team.
  • Attention to detail with the ability to make informed decisions from audits or investigations.
  • Effective communicator able to advocate and implement best security and data protection practice.
Additional Information

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years of continuous residency in the UK. Security clearance is undertaken by a third party to police personnel vetting standards (NPPV/3 and SC); any criminal convictions may prevent clearance. Further information on the security clearance process can be found at the Warwickshire Police National Vetting Service site. All successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package, including the following provisions:

  • Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)
  • Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30)
  • Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes
  • Employee tech scheme
  • Discount vouchers and wellness rewards
  • Perkbox access for ongoing perks
  • Learning and study support
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources
  • Free on-site car parking

Security clearance information: The job contains sensitive responsibilities and is subject to background checks and vetting standards. The URL for more information about the vetting process is: police-national-vetting-service/

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