Assurance And Data Governance Specialist

Position: Information Assurance and Data Governance Specialist (Manager level)

Location: Office based, Bexhill–on–Sea

Type: Full–time, 5 days, Temp–Perm (1 year FTC)

Role Summary: As the Information Assurance and Data Governance Specialist, you will contribute to information security systems and supplier assessments, and lead Data Governance, records management and records retention activities. This role involves supporting security assessments for systems and suppliers, implementing retention schedules, supporting business teams to establish retention rules, and creating processes for ensuring the appropriate governance of digital and hard copy records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support system and supplier security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with information security and records management standards and regulations.
• Develop and manage retention schedules for records and documents across the organisation.
• Collaborate with business teams to implement and enforce retention rules and policies.
• Create processes for ensuring the appropriate governance of digital and hard copy records.
• Drive the implementation of disposal procedures for obsolete or redundant records and documents.
• Monitor and review information security practices internally and within our supply chain to mitigate risks and enhance data protection.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Management, Records Management, Information Technology, or related field; relevant certifications preferred.
• Proven experience in information assurance, records management, and Data Governance roles.
• Good understanding of information security standards and practices (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Experience conducting security assessments and audits
• Knowledge of records retention principles, policies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing filing taxonomies and retention schedules.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross–functional teams.
• Ability to drive initiatives independently and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Company Overview: We are a reputable local holiday company dedicated to providing exceptional holiday experiences to our customers. Our team is committed to delivering outstanding service and creating memorable vacations for all our guests. We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join us as an Information Assurance and Data Governance Specialist

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a meaningful impact on information security and records management practices.
• Supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development.
• Fully subsidised staff canteen, free parking and electric charging points
• Office based on bus–route, ideal for commuters

How to apply: If you have the required qualifications and experience for this role and are excited about contributing to our holiday company's information security and Data Governance initiatives, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the Information Assurance and Records Management Specialist position.

Note: This job description outlines the responsibilities and qualifications for the Information Assurance and Data Governance specialist role, specific duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs and industry trends.