Data and Information Assurance Deputy Manager

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Data and Information Assurance Deputy Manager

Digital Policing

Wakefield

1 full time permanent post (37 hours per week)

Salary £40,383- £42,612.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Data and Information Assurance Deputy Manager to join our expanding team. In this role, you will lead by example, ensuring adherence to the Police Code of Ethics and reinforcing force values. You will proactively manage the performance, attendance, and wellbeing of police officers and staff, providing first-line supervision to Data and Information Assurance Supervisors and second-line support to Data and Information Assurance Officers.

You will support the Data and Information Assurance Manager in data and information security, assurance and information risk management initiatives and activities, supporting the wider organisation and Information / Data Asset Owner networks, Breach Managers and other senior stakeholders through assessing supporting evidence, compliance reporting and monitoring, and identification of risk mitigation opportunities.

Additionally, you will oversee the development, delivery and support activities to achieve the aims of the annual security assurance plan including monitoring and data analysis to identify opportunities to enhance data security, assurance and information risk services, and data security programs, embedding a culture of continuous improvement throughout the team and beyond.

Your responsibilities will include managing information risk registers, gaining and evaluating evidence to support assurance and accreditation activities to allow connection to national systems via SyaP and Code of Connection. Assessing security incidents, reported data related incidents and submitting reports to and on behalf of senior stakeholders including for Legal Services and Chief Officer Team will be part of daily business activities as will initiating and models, and systems, contributing to a centre of excellence, and liaising with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders to support project plans and Data Protection Impact Assessments.

Key Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of SyaP (NIST) accreditation methodology and recent experience within an organisation of comparable size and scope.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data and information security, assurance, and information risk management including relevant legislation, standards, and best practices.
• A strong track record of effectively presenting, communicating, and disseminating information and reports with significant impact and within agreed deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with IT systems and software such as Microsoft Service Manager, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Experience in achieving results within a service desk or customer-oriented environment, with a focus on ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting deadlines.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, including experience preparing reports for and presenting to senior leadership.
• Proficiency in developing written policies, procedures, and guidance documents.
• Recent, relevant experience in supervising, leading, and motivating staff.

The Benefits:

• Hybrid working – work from the office and home
• Relevant training and courses provided for the role
• Access to continuous and professional development seminars/course
• Access to health and wellbeing support
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle2work and discounted metro cards
• Supportive and inclusive HR polices

This vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on 10th May 2026.