Information Risk Assurer Oxfordshire £400 per day | Inside IR35 Hybrid - strong on-site presence required We are supporting a public sector organisation in Oxfordshire to appoint an experienced Information Risk Assurer to strengthen information assurance, accreditation and secure-by-design practices across ICT services. This is a delivery-focused role, working closely with architects, project teams and suppliers to ensure systems, services and data meet national, legal and local security requirements. Key responsibilities Develop and update Information Assurance processes, policies and local standards Review system and solution designs to ensure secure-by-design principles are applied Identify information security risks and provide proportionate mitigation recommendations Produce clear security guidance for users and delivery teams Advise on security requirements for new and existing IT systems, including cloud services Review third-party security questionnaires and assess supplier suitability during onboarding Support accreditation activity through security documentation, risk assessments and assurance artefacts Experience required Proven experience in Information Assurance or Information Security within a complex environment Strong understanding of information risk management and secure system design Experience assessing technical designs and third-party security controls Knowledge of relevant government or policing security standards and frameworks Ability to communicate security requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders Public sector or policing experience is highly desirable. Contract details Rate: £400 per day Status: Inside IR35 Vetting Candidates must hold or be eligible for NPPV3 and SC clearance This role suits an Information Assurance professional who can provide pragmatic, credible security advice while supporting operational delivery in a public sector environment.