Security And Compliance Officer

Security and Compliance Officer- 12-month Fixed Term Contract
We are looking for a Security and Compliance Officer to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract and make a meaningful impact by ensuring the Security and integrity of our IT infrastructure.
Closing date: 23 January 2024 (11.59pm)
Interview dates: TBA
Salary: £36,698- £40,660 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits
Location: Canary Wharf, London (Hybrid working approach)
Hours: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday
The Role
Are you passionate about safeguarding critical infrastructures and ensuring robust IT security? Do you want to work in a supportive environment and become an integral part of our Infrastructure team, making sure we are compliant with Cyber Essential plus accreditation?
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, apply now to be part of our dedicated team driving IT Security and Compliance at the General Pharmaceutical Council.
This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our pre-employment due diligence.
The successful applicant will:
Take the lead in monitoring documentation and conducting compliance tests, overseeing various aspects of IT security, asset, and configuration management. Address technical issues and serve as an escalation point when needed and collaborate with staff, suppliers, and IT teams to swiftly identify and resolve security incidents.Act as an advisor to all staff, providing guidance on IT security matters and delivering targeted security training where necessary.Champion the documentation and review of IT Security policies, actively capturing and documenting requirements, and contributing to the maintenance and validation of IT security practices and procedures.Understand ISO27000 and Cyber Essential Plus with evidence of working within IT security in a compliant organisation.Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.Benefits when joining our team
In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:
30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.A choice between two pension providers: NHS pension scheme or Standard Life.Flexible working arrangements.Career breaks and sabbaticals.Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.
About the GPhC
We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.
Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are predominantly home-based and office attendance depends on the nature of the role and the requirements of the team.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.
Applying for this role
If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please complete our application form, including the supporting statement section explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy.
Please note that applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document to help you prepare your application.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community
We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.
As part of your application for this role, please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section. This is optional and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is strictly confidential. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel.