Senior Information Assurance Manager

Warwickshire Police; Warwick; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire Police is seeking a Senior Information Assurance Manager to cover maternity leave for 12 months, based at Leek Wootton. The role includes deputising as the Data Protection Officer and leading the Information Assurance function to ensure GDPR compliance and information security across the force.

The post requires professional data protection qualifications, strong governance, and experience managing specialist teams.

Qualifications

• Accredited or equivalent professional qualification in data protection or information assurance.
• Level 5 qualification or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of GDPR/UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Responsibilities

• Oversee information governance, information security, records management and DPA compliance.
• Provide guidance on data protection and security controls for personal data.
• Deputise for the Data Protection Officer and lead assurance activities.
• Manage information assurance reviews and audits across the force.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Deadline-driven

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

12 Month Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave (until February 2028)

Full Time

Leek Wootton

Grade I (£58,431.00 - £62,195.00)

Advert closes 29th October 2026 at 12:00 midday.

We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and motivated individual to take on the role of Senior Information Assurance Manager, which incorporates the position of Deputy Data Protection Officer on a 12 month fixed term maternity cover arrangement.

Policing holds vast amounts of data for law enforcement and operational purposes, but how that data is used requires rigorous governance to ensure its retention and use is lawful, fair and proportionate and does not infringe on the rights and freedoms of individuals. In order to meet the organisation’s strategic ambitions for the use of data, we have a skilled centralised Information Assurance function with responsibility for information governance, information security, records management and data protection.

The role will provide professional guidance and specialist advice with regard to data protection compliance, ensuring that appropriate data protection and security controls are identified and implemented to protect personal data and ensure the force is compliant with UKGDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

You will also advise on Information Security, 3rd party security assessments, drafting data processing contract and related governance and assurance requirements.

Responsible for the 2x Data Protection Advisers and the Policy & Assurance Officer, you will have the full support of the Head of Information Assurance who is the Force DPO.

The main purpose of this role is to be responsible for managing the Information Assurance activity and a focal point for information assurance issues. The role will review and respond to the work of the team to ensure all force’s systems are compliant with national and local standards and to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.

To fulfil the role of Deputy Data Protection Officer for Warwickshire Police and deputise for the Data Protection Officer (Head of Information Assurance) where required.

Further information regarding the main responsibilities for the role can be found in the role profile.

Special Conditions

Regular travel throughout Warwickshire

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge

• An accredited or equivalent professional qualification in data protection or information assurance (such as such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CESG Certified Professional (CCP) SIRA/Accreditor).
• A level 5, or equivalent, qualification.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, the Law Enforcement Directive.
• Knowledge of risk accreditation processes (e.g. RMADS) and current information technology standards and practices.
• A good understanding of information security management, information technologies and data security.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the police service Information Assurance conditions (Codes of Connection).

Experience

• Experience with data protection and privacy management and proven ability to deliver against a strategy.
• Experience of effective line management of small, focused specialist teams.
• Experience of information security in a multi-site organisation and ensuring compliance and maintaining accreditation against key systems.
• Experience of embedding information security strategy, policies and procedures in an enterprise environment.
• Experience of utilising and managing a risk-based approach to undertaking internal audits audit and accreditation activities working with external auditors, including health checks and penetration tests.
• Experience in facilitating and leading meetings with internal and external stakeholders at senior level.
• Experience of liaising with other organisations and agencies on information security matters.

Key Skills

• Ability to communicate between the technical and non-technical
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, respond to changing demands and deliver efficient follow-ups.
• Evidence of influencing the motivation and behaviour of people both internally and externally.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to explain complex issues at a variety of levels.
• The ability to undertake sensitive enquiries with limited supervision and to manage and keep secure sensitive material and therefore exhibit high standards of professionalism.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

We support the “Happy to talk flexible working” campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include; Compressed hours.