Information Assurance Officer

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university.

The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”

Background

City’s Information Assurance Team is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Information Assurance Officer. If you know that the answer to every data protection question is “it depends” and why, we would like to hear from you. The small but influential team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for all aspects of City’s compliance with the Data Protection Legislation, as well as compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, 2000. Data protection is a critical pillar of City’s governance structure.

Responsibilities

The post holder will provide support and assistance to all areas of City on the application of Data Protection and Information Management Legislation to its activities. You will handle Information Rights and Third Party Data Requests, and process FOI 2000 and EIR 2004 Requests. In addition, you will review Data Protection Impact Assessments and Data Protection aspects of contracts and get involved with Data Breach management.

Person Specification

The post holder will hold an appropriate professional qualification or have relevant vocational experience. Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework governing data protection, freedom of information and records management is also required. You will have experience of working in a team responsible for compliance with Data Protection Legislation. Excellent written and oral communication and time management skills are required including the ability to show patience and objectivity and persuade others.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date: 19th of May 2024 at 11:59pm.

To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.

For an informal discussion please contact Emma White via

Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work. (Delete if the role advertised is academic since Hybrid working does not apply)

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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