Information Assurance Specialist

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location. City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries. In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university. The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.” Background City’s Information Assurance Team is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Information Assurance Specialist. If you know that the answer to every data protection question is “it depends” and why, we would like to hear from you. The small but influential team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for all aspects of City’s compliance with the Data Protection Legislation, as well as compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, 2000. Data protection is a critical pillar of City’s governance structure. Responsibilities The role holder will be a Project specialist; advising on key projects and workstreams involving complex data protection matters, to include review of DPIAs and contracts, and international data transfers. You will also work on complex Case Management, internal reviews and complaints investigation and annual NHS DSPT Submission. Person Specification City’s Information Assurance Team is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Information Assurance Specialist. If you know that the answer to every data protection question is “it depends” and why, we would like to hear from you. The small but influential team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for all aspects of City’s compliance with the Data Protection Legislation, as well as compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, 2000. Data protection is a critical pillar of City’s governance structure. Additional Information City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. Closing date: 9th June 2024 at 11:59pm. Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work. (Delete if the role advertised is academic since Hybrid working does not apply) City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. The University of business, practice and the professions.