Cyber and Data Assurance Officer

About the role

The Digital and Technology team at Canterbury City Council are looking for a Cyber and Data Assurance Officer to join them.

Join a team that plays a key role in safeguarding the council's systems, services and data. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in cyber security, assurance, governance or risk management while gaining experience across a wide range of Digital and Technology services.

What's in it for you

• A starting salary of £43,832.44
• Flexible, hybrid working – we understand the importance of a good work-life balance
• A generous annual leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, plus 3 given days usually used over the Christmas period when the main offices are closed, with the option to buy more annual leave
• No work on Bank Holidays
• A fantastic local government pension scheme
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts
• An easier commute: free use of Canterbury's Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme
• Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through the employee assistance programme, plus contributions to the cost of flu jabs

The role in detail

The Cyber and Data Assurance Officer supports the council's cyber and data assurance framework. Working across technology, suppliers and digital services, you will help ensure appropriate controls are in place, risks are identified and assurance evidence is maintained to support governance, audit and regulatory requirements.

Here's what you will get up to

• Carrying out cyber and data assurance reviews across systems, services, suppliers and digital assets
• Working with teams across the council to identify risks, gather evidence and support governance, audit and assurance activities
• Supporting cyber security, data protection and technology assurance work, helping to monitor controls, track improvement actions and strengthen organisational resilience
• Supporting assurance reviews of new and changed systems, services, suppliers and projects, identifying risks and following up actions
• Supporting cyber awareness, training and engagement activities that help strengthen the council's security culture
• Producing clear reports and summaries to support decision-making, risk management and continuous improvement

Working pattern

• Primarily home based, with meetings at the council offices/hubs when required
• Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays
• 37 hours per week
• Permanent full-time contract
• A full week off over Christmas, plus 23 days of annual leave to use throughout the rest of the year, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service

About you

• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to review information, identify risks and spot gaps or inconsistencies
• Ability to build effective working relationships across different teams and suppliers
• Good communication skills and the ability to produce clear reports and documentation
• A proactive and inquisitive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• An interest in cyber security, governance, assurance or risk management
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. cyber security, information assurance, risk management, IT, digital, or a related field), or equivalent experience demonstrating capability at this level
• A relevant professional or practitioner-level qualification is desirable, for example in cyber security or information assurance, risk, audit or assurance, or ICT or service management

Equality, diversity & inclusion at Canterbury City Council

Canterbury City Council is committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything it does, providing a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected. All applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.