Role: Force Information Risk Assurer REF 373514 Contract Length: Until 30/03/27 Location: Kidlington IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £32.30 per hour Spinwell is recruiting for a Force Information Risk Assurer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FORCE INFORMATION RISK ASSURER Maintain the accreditation of the forces’ systems and maintain compliance with national and local standards such as Cyber Security Strategy. Identify information and physical security risks and propose recommendations for mitigation to management. Contribute to the development, maintenance and testing of the forces’ ICT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans ensuring the availability of forces’ information. Contribute to the development of standards, policies, processes and procedures to support the Cyber Security Strategy, to maintain the security of forces’ information. Contribute to the creation and delivery of guidance, user education and operational procedures to support the Cyber Security Strategy. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in order to raise awareness and proactively contribute to improving the two forces’ adherence to information assurance standards. Provide security requirements, in line with forces’ policies and procedures, for 3rd party suppliers to support the on-going effectiveness of the Cyber Security Strategy Provide advice on security requirements for new and existing ICT systems, to ensure that controls are proportionate, pragmatic, cost-effective and commensurate with national and local requirements. Assist the forces’ Accreditor through preparing and reviewing security design documents, risk assessments and other key security documentation as required to identify security risks. Represent the Information Assurance Manager at local, regional and national meetings in relation to information security and information assurance, as required, and provide peer support and assistance when appropriate. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE FORCE INFORMATION RISK ASSURER Appropriate qualification or significant experience in one or more of the following specialisms: Data Protection, Information Assurance, Risk Management, IT Security, NIST Cyber Security Framework. Effective communication skills, dealing with customers and stakeholders at all levels. 3. Be able to exhibit practical experience in Information Assurance and/or Information Security. Technical understanding of IT systems and/or risk management processes. Must be familiar with Cloud and Mobile technologies. Maintain a high degree of integrity and trust when dealing with sensitive and classified information. Proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage workload whilst remaining positive and motivated. Must have capability to travel to different locations across both Forces and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential. If you are a Force Information Risk Assurer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell! We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About You Not Specified Keyboard Shortcuts F9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer Toolbar F10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar button Shift TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About Us