Information Security Officer needed in Derby Paying £26.73 per hr ref 5296350 Full time hours on a temporary basis We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Information Security Officer to lead and promote best practice in information security across the organisation. This role is key to embedding a strong security culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and safeguarding sensitive data. Key Responsibilities Information Security Culture & Training Promote information security best practice across the organisation Design and deliver engaging security awareness training to embed a strong compliance culture Support staff in understanding and applying information security principles in their day-to-day roles Policy & Governance Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards Recommend and implement updates to policies in line with regulatory changes and evolving risks Champion a “security by design” approach across all business functions Risk, Audit & Compliance Conduct information security audits and support wider assurance activities Identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies Ensure compliance with data protection and information governance requirements Incident Management Manage the organisation’s information security incident process Ensure incidents are identified, investigated, recorded, and escalated appropriately Lead investigations and liaise with external bodies (such as regulators) where required Ensure lessons learned are captured and embedded into future processes Project & Change Support Work closely with project teams to ensure new initiatives comply with security policies and best practice Support and promote the use of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) Provide expert advice on data protection and information security considerations during change programmes Strategic Contribution Lead key workstreams on behalf of the Information Governance function Support and deliver business-critical change projects related to information security and governance Contribute to continuous improvement of security frameworks, controls, and processes If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared