Job description
Role: Information Security Officer
Salary: Grade L: £50,269 -£53,460 per year
Location: The Council House / Hybrid
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 8th March 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Ensuring the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Councils information, is a critical legal and ethical responsibility. If you have a practical understanding of data protection regulation and a detailed knowledge of standards for information security, then we might have a great opportunity for you within our Information Governance team.
You will work closely with other security professionals within our team to cover the broad scope of corporate security assurance – physical, procedural and technical. You’ll develop training to raise awareness and highlight information security practices throughout the Council, with a mission to make information security an inherent part of our culture.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Information Security Officer, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
Your role is key to upholding the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Council’s information, you will do this by developing and maintaining Information Security policies and procedures, developing engaging training to highlight and promote information security practices throughout the Council.
You will conduct regular Information Security audits, providing detailed insight info data use, release, modification and destruction. Using your insight you will provide recommendations for changes in policy and practice.
You will also manage the Council’s Information security incident reporting process, ensuring that incidents are recognised, fully investigated and implementing any lessons learned into training and changes in policy and process.
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
• Detailed knowledge and practical understanding of legislation, regulation, policies, procedures and standards for information management
• Practical knowledge of information security principles and best practice.
• Experience of successfully developing and delivering security awareness training to staff at different levels of an organization
• Experience in managing information security risks and investigating and reporting on incidents.
• Experience of conducting Privacy Impact Assessments
A relevant information security qualification.
Next Steps
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