Can you communicate effectively at all levels and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and different business areas?
Do you enjoy collecting and analysing information to identify risks and inform evidence‑based decisions?
Do you have a good understanding of assurance and data governance processes and activities?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
As a Senior Information Assurance Manager, you will lead the Data Assurance Team responsible for overseeing data governance and assurance activities on DVLA’s data customers. You will manage a portfolio of customers requesting electronic access to DVLA data, ensuring that assurance processes and risk profiling are effectively carried out in line with the Agency’s Data Sharing Strategy.
You will also coordinate assurance activities conducted by the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) on DVLA’s behalf and monitor data customers’ access, use, and retention of information to ensure compliance. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying trends and areas of non‑compliance across industries and services, driving continuous improvement within the team and maintaining high standards of data integrity and security.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work‑life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
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Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
* Leading the delivery of compliance and assurance activities for all DVLA data customers, ensuring that all contractual compliance activities are effectively managed and coordinated.
* Providing expert advice, guidance, and direction on the appropriate handling, use, and security of DVLA data.
* Acting as a key contact for the Agency’s Complaints, FOI, and Ministerial teams in managing data release–related correspondence, investigations, and complaints. You will identify, raise, and resolve any assurance issues in a timely manner.
* Managing and supporting a team of Data Assurance Compliance Officers, fostering professional development and ensuring high standards of performance and delivery.
* Coordinating the delivery of contractual compliance activities conducted by the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) on behalf of DVLA, ensuring effective communication and intelligence sharing across data customer portfolios.
These roles are an excellent opportunity for anyone who is ambitious and wanting to develop their knowledge of data governance and assurance practices within a fast‑paced environment.
Due to the breadth of work carried out you will have the opportunity to build working relationships with a variety of senior stakeholders.
For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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