Description
This is an excellent opportunity to join London Probation Service in a high-profile leadership role at the heart of corporate services. We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual who can provide expert information security and assurance leadership, influence senior stakeholders, and drive improvements in organisational resilience and compliance. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to build relationships, challenge constructively, and lead change, helping to safeguard information and support the delivery of safe, effective public services.
The Regional Information Security and Assurance Officer (RISAL) sits within the Corporate Service function in the Probation Service region and reports directly to the Head of Corporate Services. They will have line management responsibility for Information Security related Project Officers within the region. The RISAL is the link between the Probation Service region and the HMPPS Information Security Team.
The RISAL is responsible for ensuring compliance across all Probation Service units within the region with all Information Security Policy Framework requirements and ensuring all quarterly and annual departmental returns are completed and submitted in an accurate and timely manner on behalf of the Regional Probation Director who is the Information Asset Owner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading investigations into information security incidents and data breaches
- Developing and implementing local policy and best practice guidance
- Undertaking compliance visits across all sites in the region
- Managing the Regional Risk Register
- Providing technical expertise to ensure the Regional Probation Director and Senior Leadership Team understand their responsibilities
- Providing a monthly status report on Security Incidents/Breaches
- Approving all Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs) on behalf of the Regional Probation Director
- Line managing Project Officers
- Leading on a culture change programme to ensure a positive Information Management culture
- Developing and delivering training and awareness sessions
The job holder will be required to carry out these responsibilities, activities, and duties, and be expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.