Full time vacancy
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the accreditation and compliance of forces systems with legal, national and local information assurance requirements in support of the Cyber Security Strategy.
The key responsibilities will include:
- Maintain the accreditation of the forces’ systems and maintain compliance with national and local standards such as Cyber Security Strategy. Identify information and physical security risks and propose recommendations for mitigation to management.
- Contribute to the development, maintenance and testing of the forces’ ICT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans ensuring the availability of forces’ information.
- Contribute to the development of standards, policies, processes and procedures to support the Cyber Security Strategy, to maintain the security of forces’ information.
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of guidance, user education and operational procedures to support the Cyber Security Strategy. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in order to raise awareness and proactively contribute to improving the two forces’ adherence to information assurance standards.
- Provide security requirements, in line with forces’ policies and procedures, for 3rd party suppliers to support the on-going effectiveness of the Cyber Security Strategy
- Provide advice on security requirements for new and existing ICT systems, to ensure that controls are proportionate, pragmatic, cost-effective and commensurate with national and local requirements.
- Assist the forces’ Accreditor through preparing and reviewing security design documents, risk assessments and other key security documentation as required to identify security risks. Represent the Information Assurance Manager at local, regional and national meetings in relation to information security and information assurance, as required, and provide peer support and assistance when appropriate.
To be effective in this role you must be delivery focused and able to appreciate Information Security matters in a wider business context, enabling the business to meet its objectives. You must have a customer service ethos and be an effective advocate for Information Security. You will need to provide advice and guidance that is aligned to current HMG and police policies (such as the Cyber Security Strategy) and supports new technologies such as Cloud Mobile and Artificial Intelligence technologies.
The role holder will work with immediate and or / wider ICT team members to share best practice whilst providing development and performance assistance when required. They will act as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and advice to all TVP staff where necessary.
The role holder will need to be able to work under pressure, prioritise and manage workload whilst remaining positive and motivated. You must maintain a high degree of integrity and trust when dealing with sensitive and classified information.
The following knowledge or skills are essential:
- Appropriate qualification or significant experience in one or more of the following specialisms: Data Protection, Information Assurance, Risk Management, IT Security, NIST Cyber Security Framework is essential.
- Technical understanding of IT systems and/or risk management processes. Must be familiar with Cloud and Mobile technologies.
- Be able to exhibit practical experience in Information Assurance and or Information Security
The following knowledge or skills are desirable:
- Proven understanding of risk management and information assurance principles, relevant legislation and standards
- Appropriate professional qualifications in the relevant discipline such as CISSP; CISMP; CESG Certified Professional
- Appropriate experience in Policing
You must have the ability to travel to different locations across both Forces and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working, public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
If you have not held residency in the UK for the last 5 years, we will not be able to process an application from you.
Please attach a CV to apply for this role
As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentstaffICT@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23494. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 17th May 2026.
