Supporting a complex and high-profile academic environment, this 12week role offers the chance to shape and embed robust information governance and security practices across a major research division. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in ISO 27000, NHS Data Security Toolkit, Cyber Essentials or clinical trials governance, a strong understanding of GDPR/DPA2018, and excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
We are seeking an experienced Information Governance and Security professional to support a complex and high-profile academic environment within a major research division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping, embedding and assuring robust information governance and information security practices across a diverse portfolio of research and administrative activity.
Working closely with senior academic leadership, divisional teams and central University services, you will contribute to the development and implementation of information governance and security policies and strategies. You will advise and support managers and Principal Investigators in meeting regulatory and institutional requirements, ensuring compliance with GDPR/DPA2018 and relevant security frameworks.
Key responsibilities include overseeing and curating the Information Asset Register, supporting internal and external audits, tracking and reporting compliance actions, and investigating and managing information governance incidents in line with University protocols. You will also lead on training and induction activities, ensuring staff understand their information responsibilities, and support Privacy and Security by Design through the review of new projects, data flows and risk assessments.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrable and substantial experience with at least one of ISO 27000 (and related), the NHS Data Security Toolkit, Cyber Essentials and/or managing the information governance aspects of clinical trials.
- Understanding of the GDPR/DPA2018 and its application in a large organisation.
Please be aware that all candidates need to be able to start work immediately and must be able to work on site if required to do so.
Further information can about the Temporary Staffing Service can be found on our website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/temporary-staffing-service