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Assistant Director of Data and Assurance, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear
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Client:
TR2 Recruitment Ltd
Location:
newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
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Posted:
09.07.2025
Expiry Date:
23.08.2025
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Job Description:
This is a great opportunity to join a large FE College in Newcastle, to strengthen and protect the organisation by leading assurance and risk-related activities that go beyond traditional internal audit. The role also helps maintain high data protection standards across the college.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct advisory and assurance reviews in areas not covered by regular audits.
* Work closely with senior stakeholders during planning and reporting.
* Ensure high-quality, professional documentation of work.
* Oversee delivery of outsourced internal audit plans.
* Use data tools to modernize assurance practices.
* Follow up on audit recommendations.
* Mentor junior staff and promote the value of assurance.
* Support the Data Protection Compliance Officer with compliance tasks.
* Respond to data breaches and oversee corrective actions.
* Track progress against ICOs data protection requirements.
What They're Looking For
Essential
* A relevant degree or professional qualification.
* Internal audit experience, especially in complex settings.
* Strong understanding of risk, control, and audit principles.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
* Able to influence and work across departments.
Desirable
* Audit experience in further or higher education.
* Experience in data auditing.
* Advanced Excel/data analysis skills.
TR2 Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent workers and an Employment Business for temporary workers.
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