IT528 Data and Information Assurance Manager ** External**
Data and Information Assurance Manager (Information Security Officer)
Digital Policing
Wakefield
1 x full time permanent post
West Yorkshire Police Digital Policing provides technical and data solutions to support operational policing in keeping the public safe, and preventing and detecting crime. This includes the management and exploitation of a vast number and range of technologies, tools and data assets at a time of fast paced change and innovation, including cloud technologies, cyber risk. analytics and artificial intelligence.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Data and Information department as lead for Data and Information Risk Management and Information Security.
Working alongside other specialists in a modern and flexible working environment, leading a small team, you will develop and deliver a customer focussed Information Assurance and Information Security function in order to reduce risk, including cyber, and in line with relevant legislation, standards and accreditations. This will involve the development and implementation of policies, strategies and standards to support corporate and departmental business plans.
We are looking for applicants with relevant subject area and sector expertise, skills and knowledge, including risk management and information security, along with recent proven experience of managing, leading and motivating staff.
The role involves requires proven stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills at a senior level, alongside the ability to write detailed reports and have experience of managing successful projects.
In addition, you will be prepared to travel for business purposes, and be prepared to work flexibly to suit business needs.
The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 20th January 2022
The application process will close at 23:55 hrs on 10th January 2022.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.