Information Risk Assurer
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.