Information Assurance Manager
Tired of working in an organisation where you have lost sight of how your role makes a difference?
People and the community are central to everything that we do. We design products and deliver services that help our officers to combat crime, protect the vulnerable and enable safer communities, making a difference that matters. Exciting challenges lie ahead - new digital technologies and alternative ways of working are transforming the way we protect our communities and bring people to justice and you can join our team and see your contributions positively impact policing our communities.
The Information Assurance team provide a critical role in safeguarding the solutions and services we provide. Its complex, challenging and high profile work, keeping critical IT Infrastructure, data, systems and communications safe and secure against a number of threats.
This role is to manage the Information Assurance Team and to act as Force Lead Accreditor for the Information Assurance function to ensure accreditation of forces’ systems and maintain compliance with national and local IA requirements in support of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Do you have experience of being the Force Lead accreditor?
- Can you translate and explain the complex and technical for non-technical stakeholders?
- Can you weigh the operational risk and impact vs the technical risk and cost, and provide options for consideration to Senior Management?
- You will need to demonstrate outstanding communication skills and being able to engage effectively with technical staff, business users and senior stakeholders is essential
- Do you have a proven track record in establishing verifiable quality measures and continuous cycles of improvement in all areas of influence?
- Can you evidence your excellent leadership skills in creating, leading and managing high performing teams?
What can we offer you?
We recognise that continued training and professional development is important and we aim to continue to improve on your capabilities.
Our employees are at the heart of what we do in ICT and we place a great deal of importance on the wellbeing of our staff. We have a number of professional departments providing help and support including a welfare team.
TVP as an employer, contribute 13.5% of pensionable pay into a member’s pension pot. You will be entitled to up 30 days of annual leave per annum (Pro rata for part time), plus Bank Holidays.
If you have not held residency in the UK for the last 5 years, we will not be able to process an application from you.
To apply please send your CV outlining your skills and experience in line with the job requirements to RecruitmentStaffICT@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 19009. Information received in the body of the email will not be submitted for review.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 27th November 2022.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.