Data Security Assurance Lead
We are seeking an experienced Data Security Assurance Lead to strengthen the organisation’s approach to data protection, information security, and regulatory assurance. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of data security assurance activities across business functions, technology environments, and third-party relationships. You will provide constructive challenge, identify areas of risk, and help ensure that sensitive information is managed securely throughout its lifecycle.
Key responsibilities will include maintaining and enhancing the data security assurance framework; planning and conducting risk-based reviews, control assessments, and compliance audits; and monitoring remediation activity to ensure issues are addressed within agreed timescales. You will assess the effectiveness of technical and procedural controls relating to access management, data loss prevention, encryption, retention, secure transfer, vulnerability management, incident response, and cloud security. The role will also involve supporting privacy and security impact assessments, reviewing supplier assurance evidence, preparing clear reports for senior stakeholders, and escalating significant risks where appropriate. You will work closely with technology, legal, risk, compliance, audit, and operational teams to embed practical and sustainable improvements.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in data security, information assurance, cybersecurity governance, risk management, or a related discipline, ideally within a complex or regulated environment. You should have a strong understanding of relevant standards and legislation, such as ISO 27001, NIST, data protection requirements, and recognised control frameworks. Professional qualifications in information security, audit, privacy, or risk management are desirable. You will be confident analysing complex information, evaluating controls, and communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management, sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to influence without direct authority are essential. This is an opportunity to play a central role in improving security maturity and protecting critical information assets.
Data Security Assurance Lead
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