Info Sec & Assurance Advisor

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

Information Security & Assurance Advisor

Location:

Leek Wootton

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £50,949 - £57,186 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Security & Assurance Advisor to join our Information Assurance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting sensitive information, ensuring compliance with national standards, and supporting the secure and lawful use of data within a complex public sector environment.
Organisations operating within the law enforcement sector manage significant volumes of sensitive and personal data. Ensuring that information is handled securely, lawfully, and ethically is critical to maintaining public trust and meeting statutory obligations. As part of the Information Assurance function, you will help deliver effective information governance, security, records management, and data protection practices.
The successful candidate will provide specialist advice and professional guidance on information security matters, supporting compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant national information assurance frameworks. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to identify risks, strengthen controls, manage incidents, and promote a culture of security awareness and accountability.

Key Responsibilities
Risk Management, Clarity & Ownership

Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage information security risks.
Ensure risks are clearly documented, understood, and owned by the appropriate business areas.
Translate technical security issues into clear business impacts and practical mitigation strategies.
Support the development and maintenance of risk registers and assurance processes.

Assurance & Reporting

Provide senior leaders with clear and accurate insight into information security risks.
Identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and control weaknesses.
Produce governance reports and assurance documentation to support informed decision-making.

Incident Management & Response

Support the detection, investigation, and resolution of information security incidents.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and used to strengthen security controls and processes.
Maintain appropriate incident records and reporting mechanisms.

Supplier & Third-Party Risk Management

Assess and manage security risks associated with suppliers, contractors, and cloud-based services.
Ensure robust information security requirements are embedded within procurement processes and contractual arrangements.
Monitor supplier compliance with security obligations and standards.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Significant experience in information security, information assurance, data protection, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, risk management methodologies, and governance practices.
Experience supporting compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant security standards.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing security incidents and supporting assurance and reporting activities.
The ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Requirements

A full UK driving licence is required, as the role involves regular travel across the region.
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years and be willing to undergo the appropriate vetting procedures.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Access to pension scheme.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
The opportunity to make a…