Information Security Advisor

Information Security Advisor
Grade F - £31,296 - £37,692
Contract Type: Permanent
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Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.

Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

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About the Opportunity:

Start Your Career in Information Security – Join Us as an Information Security Advisor

Are you interested in how organisations protect their systems and data? This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual—whether you're early in your career or looking to move into the field of information security—to join our team as an Information Security Advisor.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in information security and risk management. While formal qualifications (like ISC2 CC or CISMP) or prior experience are helpful, they’re not essential. If you’re enthusiastic, willing to learn, and have transferable skills from IT, data protection, or compliance, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting the Information Security Officer in reviewing and assuring IT systems against the ISO27001 standard.
Helping audit different areas of the organisation to ensure compliance with national policing security standards.
Assisting with investigations into security incidents and helping to improve our response.
Promoting awareness of good security practices through training and communications.
Contributing to the development and maintenance of security policies and procedures.
Conducting physical security reviews in line with national and police guidance.
Collaborating closely with our Cyber Security team to ensure a joined-up approach to protecting our systems and data.

What we’re looking for:

A proactive mindset and a strong interest in information security.
Good time management and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to support decision making.
A team player who’s eager to learn and grow.

Due to the nature of the role, a higher level of vetting will be required.

Why join us? You’ll be part of a supportive team that values and supports development and will help you build your skills in a fast-moving, high-impact area.

Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.

The competency level for this role is a Level 2

Please upload your CV to apply and ensure you tailor your CV to the role profile.

Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025 at 12 Midday

Interview date: TBC

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
Flexible / Agile Working
Sick pay scheme
Fostering friendly policy
Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
Access to health and wellbeing support
Eye care vouchers
On site Gyms
Staff associations
Reward and Recognition
Blue light Card
Flexible working options
Training and development opportunities
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Free Parking at selected sites
Onsite catering facilities
Access to Staff Networks
Union support
Financial products and services

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk

For any Recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk

Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link:

Police vetting process | Join The Police (joiningthepolice.co.uk)