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<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Group Manager – Enterprise</strong></p><p>Full time / Part time </p><p>Salary: £57,815 - £65,021, with potential for further progression to £73,211 with our pay progression scheme plus 10% management allowance</p><p>Location: <strong>Hybrid </strong></p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a> . </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>We are looking for <strong>two</strong> Group Managers to lead our Digital Firms and Online Safety teams.</p><p>Digital Firms Team (Fixed term until March 2027) – The Digital Firms team is responsible for the ICO’s supervision of the highest priority ‘big tech’ firms operating in the UK economy (including GAMAM). You will be responsible for leading strategic regulatory interventions to drive changes in how these firms approach data processing in high priority areas (e.g. AI, and children’s privacy). </p><p>The Enterprise Department sits within the ICO’s Technology, Innovation and Enterprise Directorate, charged with supervising and influencing the most significant firms in the digital economy (e.g. social media platforms and AI developers) to demonstrate high standards of data protection across their full range of products and activities. This work is delivered in partnership with the UK’s other major digital regulators, including through the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum, which brings together Ofcom, the Competition and Markets Authority, Financial Conduct Authority, and the ICO to maximise the synergies between our regulatory regimes.</p><p>The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data. As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.</p><p><strong>Job description</strong></p><p>Online Safety Team (Permanent) – The Online Safety Team owns and leads the ICO’s relationship with Ofcom and managing the intersection of the Online Safety Act and data protection law to create an environment of regulatory certainty for businesses. You will also be responsible for leading strategic regulatory interventions to drive changes in firms approach to data processing in high priority areas relating to online safety. </p><p>You will lead a team delivering major regulatory interventions across the digital economy to address data protection non‑compliance and advance the ICO’s strategic objectives. The role involves developing a high‑performing team capable of analysing emerging policies and technologies and making sound regulatory recommendations. It requires strong relationship‑building and senior‑level stakeholder engagement, including managing the ICO’s partnership with Ofcom and coordinating work across data protection and online safety regimes. You will operate with significant autonomy, working closely with senior leaders and regularly providing them with advice, briefings, and policy papers on complex issues.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>Grow, coach and lead the Digital Firms or Online Safety team ensuring that team members are clear about expected standards of performance, motivated and equipped to deliver results.</li><li>Build and maintain productive and strategic relationships with the most significant firms in the digital economy, taking on challenging conversations and delivering strategic regulatory interventions to drive forward the ICO’s regulatory goals.</li><li>Provide strategic advice and support to the Commissioner, CEO and Executive Team, including the delivering of timely and high-quality written briefings.</li><li>Build and maintain excellent working relationships with key internal stakeholders and manage multi-disciplinary teams to delivering strategic regulatory interventions to tackle high-priority compliance issues (e.g. policy development and upstream engagement).</li><li>Manage the ICO’s relationship with Ofcom to manage the interface between data protection and online safety regimes, including leading the ICO’s input into external consultations and policy discussions as needed.</li><li>Lead and contribute to strategic thought leadership in the Enterprise Department to influence the ICO’s approach to strategic regulatory interventions.</li></ul><p><strong>Person specification</strong></p><p>Essential criteria assessed at application stage:</p><ul><li>Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience. Which could have been gained from a policy, regulatory, operational, or corporate environment.</li><li>Strategic Leadership &amp; Delivery: Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to lead projects, drive organisational goals, and build engaged stakeholder communities (also measured at interview)</li><li>Analytical &amp; Regulatory Expertise: Skilled at interpreting complex information such as legislation, operational rules, or procedures. Experience with data protection or related regulatory frameworks is beneficial (also measured at interview.</li><li>Research &amp; Horizon Scanning: Able to identify emerging issues and technologies, commission research, test hypotheses, and apply horizon scanning techniques.</li></ul><p>Essential criteria assessed during interview:</p><ul><li>Leadership &amp; People Management: Proven ability to lead teams or complex projects, set and deliver against performance targets, and manage staff development and performance effectively.</li><li>High Quality Written Communication: Able to analyse complex issues and legislation and produce clear, persuasive written arguments tailored to different audiences.</li><li>Understanding of Political &amp; Regulatory Context: Knowledge of UK and international parliamentary, democratic, political, and regulatory systems, particularly as they relate to the digital economy and privacy.</li><li>Verbal Communication &amp; Representation: Confident communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to represent the ICO effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>Resilience &amp; Prioritisation: Comfortable working under pressure, managing competing priorities, and maintaining high standards in demanding environments.</li></ul><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy</p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £57,815, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £16,749 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by <strong>23:59, 15 February</strong> Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a>.</p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.</p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</p><p>Clearance Required for this role:</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://ico.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ICO/details/Group-Manager---Enterprise_JR704" target="_blank">https://ico.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ICO/details/Group-Manager---Enterprise_JR704</a>

Information Commissioner's Office

Group Manager – Enterprise

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Associate Solution Architect </strong></p><p>Full time / Part time </p><p>Salary: <strong>£44,297- £49,813 per annum</strong>, with potential for further progression to <strong>£56,082</strong> with our pay progression scheme. </p><p>Location: Hybrid </p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a> . </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Associate Solution Architect will assist in designing IT solutions for a range of business needs. In this role the candidate will work with other architects to translate business requirements into technical specifications</p><p>and will ensure the solution designs align with company standards and architecture frameworks</p><p>The role will support the development of system designs, ensuring scalability and performance as well as contribute to the evaluation of new technologies and tools for potential use. Along with this the role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of solutions as well as provide input into the creation of product roadmaps and timelines</p><p>The Associate Solution Architect will work with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation to gather and understand business requirements. The role will also ensure that solutions meet security, compliance and regulatory requirements and contribute to the creation of design-related documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy in solution designs</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Assisting in the design and architecture of software solutions</li><li> Work closely with senior architects to review and refine technical designs</li><li> Participate in the creation of system architecture roadmaps</li><li> Help evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms for projects</li><li> Assist in the identification and mitigation of technical risks</li><li> Assist in creating technical documentation for solution designs and processes</li><li> Provide technical guidance and support to development and product teams during project execution</li><li> Ensure solutions are optimised for performance, scalability and security</li><li> Assist with the development of proof-of-concept models to demonstrate potential solutions</li><li> Communicating the architecture vision to technical and non-technical stakeholders and to work in multi-disciplinary teams</li><li> Playing an active role in the ICO Architecture community and related communities of practice where you will share your knowledge of best practice, tools and techniques</li><li> Helping to build a diverse, inclusive culture across the architecture community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance</li><li> Working with other architects, colleagues and peers to define standards and guidance around best practice</li><li> Engaging and networking with people across the ICO up to Director level to understand their needs and ensure they are aligned with the Enterprise Architecture vision </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage:</strong></p><ul><li> Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.</li><li> Certifications in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman or similar, as well as basic certifications in cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure</li><li> An understanding of programming languages such as Python or C#</li><li> Experience of networking and communicating with stakeholders at senior levels</li><li> Experience or training in Software Development Lifecycle processes</li><li> Proficiency in creating solution architecture design diagrams, roadmaps and associated artefacts.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed during interview:</strong></p><ul><li> In-depth knowledge of integrating diverse systems, applications and data across a solution design</li><li> Proven ability to design and document end-to-end solutions, including consideration of data and infrastructure components.</li><li> Excellent analytical skills to diagnose issues, evaluate risk and develop viable solutions.</li><li> Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, creative problem solving and developing innovative solutions.</li><li> Able to communicate complex insights and principles simply and with impact, particularly across technical and non-technical audiences. Competent at negotiating and persuading where necessary, whilst applying a highly ethical approach. </li><li> Proficient in creating and maintaining technical documentation and architecture diagrams.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £44,297, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £12,832 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy</p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by <strong>23:59 on Sunday 8th February 2026</strong> Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a>.</p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests. </p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Associate Solutions Architect

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.</p><p>Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will move from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p>Are you ready to help drive the delivery of our Workforce Strategy and lead a high-impact team at the heart of the ICO?</p><p>We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to step into the role of Head of People Services, overseeing our Employee Relations and Business partnering functions. This is a pivotal position within the People Services Directorate Senior Management Team, with the opportunity to influence organisational culture, drive workforce strategy, and support the development of our people</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Employee Relations and Business Partnering:</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic oversight of the organisation’s employee relations (ER) casework portfolio, ensuring cases are managed effectively in accordance with relevant legislation and the ICO’s policy framework.</li><li>Managing and escalating risks in relation to employee relations.</li><li>Developing and delivering strategies and plans in response to qualitative and quantitative data which seek to address risks and issues related to employee relations.</li><li>Ensuring the organisation has an effective employment policy framework in place which is constantly reviewed and updated. </li><li>Developing our approach to engagement with and the up-skilling of managers in relation to employment policies and good practice in employee relations.</li><li>Ensuring effective horizon scanning and proactive action to ensure the ICO is best placed to respond to emerging changes in employment law and best practice in people management.</li><li>Overseeing the work of the ICO’s People Business Partners in providing strategic support to the organisation’s senior leaders in the management, development and delivery of local and organisational people priorities.</li><li>Working closely with the Director of People Services to provide strategic oversight to the ICOs Trade Union relationships and management and assurance of the Trade Union recognition Agreement.</li></ul><p><strong>Head of People Services:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensuring that the department is equipped with the right skills, tools, and talents necessary for executing their duties and leading on the professional development and coaching of staff within their area of responsibility.</li><li>Conducting organisational diagnoses to determine which people strategies and services are most aligned to the functional governmental standards for People Services. </li><li>Leverages workforce insights and analytics which focus business leaders on relevant people management issues while assessing potential strategies and solutions.</li><li>Acting as the people lead for major projects and drawing on resources and expertise from across the Directorate as a whole.</li><li>Developing and maintaining strong relationships with both local and national Trade Union colleagues.</li><li>Providing effective leadership to their own team, ensuring that colleagues are clear about expected standards, motivated and developed to provide effective and efficient services.</li><li>Ensuring that relevant budgets and contracts with third party suppliers are managed effectively, and that the ICO complies with requirements of its sponsor department and with government.</li><li>Acting as an advocate for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.</li><li>Championing People Services initiatives across the ICO, influencing and collaborating with senior management colleagues to ensure projects are delivered on time, to required standards and within budget.</li><li>Developing appropriate standards and ensuring that effective mechanisms are in place to produce and monitor key performance indicators through Directorate People dashboards to ensure service delivery is in line with agreed standards.</li><li>Deputise for the Director of People Services when necessary.</li><li>Participate on behalf of the Commissioner/ICO as directed at meetings and events where senior representation is required.</li><li>Acting as Information Asset Manager, with the responsibility of supporting the Information Asset Owner in ensuring good information governance and data protection compliance obligations are understood and applied by staff in the department.</li></ul><ul><li>Participating actively in relevant corporate initiatives, including the business planning process, and undertake a senior management role in matter such as internal investigations</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage: </strong></p><ul><li>Graduate Member of the CIPD, or equivalent level professional experience.</li><li>Significant senior level experience within a Human Resources role.</li><li>Experience of leading and managing people.</li><li>Experience of leading significant change projects from concept to sign off.</li><li>Experience of working effectively with Trade Unions.</li><li>Proven and successful ability to build, lead, and integrate effective and lasting people management programmes within a business.</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of Employment Law and best practice in the field of people management.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed during interview: </strong></p><ul><li>Ability to convince others into following their direction and to build and maintain strong, trusting, and long-term relationships with others.</li><li>Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines, be a creative and strategic thinker, work comfortably in group settings, be proactive and go beyond the call of duty, and have an ability to remain calm under pressure and in times of uncertainty, inspiring the same in their team.</li><li>Ability to make complex and timely decisions in line with available evidence, the strategic context and professional values when there are unknowns.</li><li>Capable of leveraging people metrics, drawing insights from plain data and information, which will enable informed decision making, management strategy formulation, and policy formulation.</li><li>Able to conduct performance analyses on existent strategies, procedures, and policies, identifying threats or opportunities for improvement, and developing actionable and sustainable solutions where needed.</li><li>Demonstrates successful experience building awareness on key organisational issues and presenting a relevant solution, guiding departmental heads, management, and stakeholders through a collaborative and shared decision-making process.</li><li>Conveys information and instruction down the line in a clear and concise way to ensure efficient and effective execution of duties by team members and to guarantee high-performance levels by the department.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £72,146, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £20,900 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by <strong>23:59 Sunday 8th February 2026</strong>. Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly articulate how your experience and aspirations align with the specific expectations of this role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a>.</p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests.</p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Head of People Services (Employee Relations and Business Partnering)

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Investigation Support Officer</strong></p><p><strong>Fixed term until end November 2026</strong></p><p>Full time / Part time </p><p>Salary: £27,785 - £31,137, with potential for further progression to £35,061pa with our pay progression scheme. </p><p>Location: Hybrid </p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension</li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a></p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Investigations department take risk-based, proportionate and effective regulatory action under the Data Protection Act (DPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).</p><p>The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.</p><p>As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.</p><p><strong>Job description</strong></p><p>As the Investigation Support Officer you will primarily be responsible for providing support to teams across the directorate, with a particular focus on the privacy and digital marketing investigation team. This team has responsibility for investigations targeting individuals and organisations causing harm to the general public through nuisance calls and messages.</p><p>The role of Investigation Support Officer is varied and you will be responsible for a wide range of duties required to support the work of all members of the investigation team in order to help with the achievement of ICO objectives. </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>To provide general investigative and administrative support for the core functions of the Investigation teams, including through project and case planning, case research and enquiries, preparing requests for information from third parties, analysis of data, and assisting with preparation for operational activity such as the execution of search warrants.</li><li>Administer the case management systems and conduct Quality Assurance activities ensure records, access controls and supporting policies meet agreed quality standards and are up to date.</li><li>To act as Directorate Secretariat providing support to ICO Senior Management, Private Office and Team Management.</li><li>To assist team management through the development and drafting of case specific briefings, reports and through the compilation of timely and accurate management information.</li><li>Act as secretariat and minute taker for high profile meetings, including regulatory action meetings and those held with external stakeholders including law enforcement agencies and other regulatory bodies.</li><li>Provide good customer service to all parties, managing expectations sensitively and communicating clearly, regularly and at an appropriate level, in writing, face to face and over the telephone.</li><li>Develop and maintain up to date knowledge of relevant UK legislation particularly the Data Protection Act (DPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>Essential criteria assessed at application stage:</p><ul><li>Experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience.</li><li>Experience of applying DPA, GDPR or similarly complex legislation (also measured at interview).</li><li>Excellent intellectual ability in order to be able to analyse complex legislation and to apply it to particular cases, and to understand the business of organisations across the public sector (also measured at interview).</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and maintain good relationships with officials in all areas of public life; (also measured at interview).</li></ul><p>Essential criteria assessed during interview:</p><ul><li>Ability to rapidly assimilate and digest large volumes of information.</li><li>Ability to prepare/present briefings/reports. Production of statistics, management information, charts etc.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure, manage actions and activity and prioritise key work-streams.</li><li>Good judgement and ability to take high profile decisions.</li><li>Strong communication skills including excellent written skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion </strong></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy</p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> </p><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £27,785, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £8,049 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Please submit your CV by <strong>23:59, 8 February.</strong></p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a>.</p><p>In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests. </p><p>All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4><a href="https://ico.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ICO/details/Investigation-Support-Officer_JR677" target="_blank">https://ico.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ICO/details/Investigation-Support-Officer_JR677</a>

Investigation Support Officer

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Director of Legal (Data Privacy &amp; Advice)</strong></p><p><strong>Full time / Part time</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong><strong>£91,276 pa</strong>- <strong>£104,513 pa</strong>, with potential for further progression to <strong>£117,748 pa</strong> with our pay progression scheme. </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid </p><p>Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. </p><p><strong>Why work for the ICO?</strong></p><ul><li>Pay progression scheme.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options. </li><li>25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. </li><li>Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). </li><li>Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). </li><li>Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. </li><li>Health Cash Plan. </li><li>Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. </li></ul><p>Further details can be found on the benefits section of our <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/benefits/" target="_blank">website</a> . </p><p><strong>Job summary</strong></p><p>The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.</p><p>As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.</p><p>The Legal Director (Data Privacy Advice) will play a pivotal role in advising across the full range of legislation that the ICO is responsible for monitoring and enforcing, with a particular focus on data protection and public/administrative law. Ideally, the successful candidate will be an expert in data protection law and have some regulatory or policy making experience. This is a senior and varied position, offering the opportunity for high-profile leadership at the intersection of law, technology, and society, and the chance to make a real impact by delivering the ICO’s strategic priorities</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The Legal Director will lead a team of six lawyers providing legal support on a wide range of the ICO’s policy work and regulatory interventions. This includes advising as part of multi-disciplinary teams on:</p><ul><li> Implementing reforms following the passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and other legislative proposals, such as the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill;</li><li> Regulatory interventions prioritised under the ICO’s strategic causes, including Children, Cyber Security, Online Tracking, and AI and Biometrics;</li><li> Engagement with major stakeholders from the public sector and tech industry;</li><li> The application of the law to emerging technologies, including projects in the ICO’s Regulatory Sandbox.</li></ul><p>The Legal Director will work through matrix-managed teams drawn from policy, technology, and enforcement colleagues. There will be regular engagement with other regulators and central government as we work together to address challenges in the digital environment. The role will involve handling highly sensitive matters requiring DV level security vetting. This is a unique opportunity to provide impactful leadership and to contribute to the ICO’s mission in a dynamic, data-driven environment.</p><p>Reporting to, and supporting, the General Counsel, the Legal Director (Data Privacy Advice) provides strategic leadership to the ICO Legal Service. As a member of the ICO’s Senior Leadership Team, you will contribute to corporate leadership, supporting decision making and delivering change. You will ensure that the ICO is run, managed and governed in line with our corporate vision and values.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li> Provide senior leadership to an effective legal function which provides timely, robust, solutions-focused advice that enables the ICO to meet its strategic objectives and manages risk appropriately. Ensure proper governance, quality and ethical standards are met</li><li> Use initiative, be innovative and seek opportunities for strategic change to deliver world class legal advice and support the ICO’s objectives. Seek, encourage and recognise ideas and have the courage to take risks and change how things are done, challenging the status quo appropriately where required.</li><li> Make effective, confident and timely decisions, involving relevant colleagues and consulting others where needed, articulating options and making recommendations for preferred courses of action.</li><li> Take responsibility and be accountable for achieving the ICO’s strategic priorities, translating these into clear and deliverable objectives within the directorate. Providing the energy and drive to achieve them and deciding when change is necessary to re-align activity to meet the ICO’s objectives.</li><li> Maximise resource efficiency across ICO Legal Service and deliver value for money. This will involve the continual review of activities and opportunities for improvement.</li><li> Work with other senior colleagues to create long and short term strategic business plans and budgets, ensuring that they are joined up across the ICO and contribute to the achievement of the ICO’s goals by making the relevant connections throughout the wider ICO.</li><li> Lead and manage a high performing team, communicating effectively to achieve staff engagement and being a visible and credible leader.</li><li> In collaboration with the other Legal Directors ensure ICO in house legal resources work within a framework which promotes continuous professional development, and are motivated and supported to provide the highest possible standards of service</li><li> Promote team working, knowledge sharing and resource co-ordination across the ICO, working with other senior leaders to achieve these outcomes.</li><li> Champion the development of staff, creating an inclusive environment which values diversity, encourages learning and development and identifies and acts where capabilities need to be improved.</li><li> Develop and manage strategic relationships, both within and external to the ICO, in particular negotiating and influencing others to achieve desired outcomes.</li><li> Represent the ICO and its values effectively at senior level in engagements and presentations nationally and internationally.</li><li> Undertake corporate responsibilities as a senior leader in the ICO, such as leading or participating in steering groups and committees, and leading or chairing internal investigations or panels.</li><li> Support, and where necessary deputise for, the General Counsel or other senior leaders, maintaining a strong insight and understanding of the work of ICO Legal Service, collaborating and supporting senior colleagues effectively.</li><li> Act as Information Asset Owner for your directorate. Provide the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) with assurance that information assets are appropriately managed in line with legal requirements including data protection legislation, and ICO standards and procedures</li></ul><p></p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed at application stage:</strong></p><ul><li> Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales or, in respect of Applicants qualified in a jurisdiction outside of England and Wales, must have an appropriate equivalent professional qualification and may be required to undertake the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (or apply and be granted an exemption of one or both parts) within a defined period.</li><li> Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification</li><li> Substantial experience in a senior legal position</li><li> Experience of engaging and negotiating with senior external stakeholders</li><li> Ability to manage and supervise legal staff in inclusive and supportive manner</li><li> Knowledge of the regulatory environment and the public law framework, including the democratic, political and organisational context</li><li> Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Essential criteria assessed during interview</strong>:</p><ul><li> Experience of the management and deployment of resources including budgets</li><li> Excellent analytical skills particularly in a data protection context</li><li> Experience of interpreting and applying complex legislation with particular emphasis on the legal framework required to support effective regulation</li><li> Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills</li><li> Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change</li><li> Experience of advising on complex strategic projects.</li><li> Experience of analysing complex operational / statistical information and producing accurate / intelligent forecasts and plans</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £91,276, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £26,442 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a>Please visit <a href="https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/jobs/" target="_blank">ico.jobs </a>for full details, including salary and benefits.<h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>Equality, diversity, and inclusion</strong></p><p></p><p>The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. </p><p>Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO’s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. </p><p>As part of the ICO’s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy</p><p>If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Closing Date</strong></p><p>Please submit your CV and cover letter by <strong>23:59 on Sunday 1st February 2026</strong>. Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.</p><p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ico.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ico.org.uk</a></li></ul>

Director of Legal (Data Privacy & Advice)

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<p>To apply, please complete an application form and return to <a href="mailto:admin@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk</a>.</p>

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<p><strong>Cleaner position</strong></p>
<p>12.5 hours per week (3.30-6pm),&nbsp;</p>
<p>42 weeks (including 4 weeks of hours worked in holidays as 9am-3pm)</p>
<p>Pay: Grade 2 £12.26 per hour £7,663.73 per year</p>
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<p>The governors are seeking to appoint a cleaner</p>
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<li>is motivated and enthusiastic,</li>
<li>well organised yet flexible,</li>
<li>hard-working, has initiative and is a good team player,</li>
<li>has high personal standards and high expectations of others.</li>
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<p>We can offer:</p>
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<li>&nbsp;staff who value the support in school;</li>
<li>a kind and friendly working environment;</li>
<li>a supportive staff team who work closely together.</li>
</ul>
<p>St John the Evangelist Primary School is committed to the safety and welfare of its pupils, and any job offer will be subject to the selection panel having seen evidence of qualifications; there being DBS clearance and two suitable references.</p>
<p>Applications must be submitted on the Diocese of Chester application form which is available from the school. If you would like a copy of the person specification and job description, please contact the school office.</p>
<p>For more information, contact Mr Harrison (headteacher) or Mrs Fox (school business manager)</p>
<p><a href="mailto:admin@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@sjsmacc.cheshire.sch.uk</a> Tel- 01625 428 222</p>
<p>We are also advertising for a mid-day assistant. Candidates may apply for both positions.</p>
<p><strong>Closing Date - noon on Tuesday 3rd February. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 4th February. Candidates will be contacted on this date.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 10th February.</strong></p>

Cleaner

HM Prison & Probation Service

12747 - Operational Support Grade (Womens Prisons) - Advance Into Justice

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/6497/Bursar_January_2026_advert.pdf" target="_blank">Bursar_January_2026_advert</a></li>
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<p>Position: School Bursar<br>Hours: 35 hours per week ( 5 days: Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3:45pm) or 28 hours per week (4 days 8:45am - 3:45pm - days to be negotiated)<br>Salary: Grade 7 FTE £31,537 - £34,434 - (actual £25,740 - £28,104 (5 days) or £20,592 - £22,483 (4 days)<br>Contract: Permanent<br>Contract: 39 week contract (school term times)<br>DBS check: Enhanced<br>Closing date: 12:00pm noon Friday 30th January 2026<br>Interviews: Tuesday 3rd February 2026<br>Starting date: Monday 23rd February 2026</p>
<p><br>Chelford CE Primary School is a successful, rural school serving the thriving village of Chelford, set within the heart of the Cheshire countryside between Knutsford and Macclesfield. We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly-motivated and creative person to play a vital role in supporting the School vision and assisting the School’s continued growth and development.<br>The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient and secure management of the School’s finances, procurement, aspects of HR, premises and administration on a day-to-day basis, reporting to and working in liaison with the Headteacher and Governors. The role will also involve managing the Management Information System (Arbor), to include completing the termly census, annual school workforce census and Health and Safety duties as detailed below. Although it is desirable for applicants to have had previous relevant experience in an education setting, it is not essential and therefore applications will be welcomed from those who can offer appropriate skills and experience outside education. The post requires good organisational skills, the ability to think strategically and someone who is empathetic towards education and learning. We are looking to appoint someone who is a strong communicator; who can demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills; who can problem solve, and who has leadership qualities. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate commitment to the School’s vision and ethos, show integrity, self- awareness, excellent interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and flexibility to work within a small school community.</p>
<p><br>The role is offered for 5 days or 4 days, depending on the candidate’s preference. A five-day post equates to 35 hours per week on a 39-week contract (Monday - Friday); a four-day post is 28 hours per week on a 39-week contract. Chelford CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The appointment will only be confirmed after successful DBS checks and relevant safeguarding checks have been carried out.</p>
<p><br>Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from our website:<br>For further information please contact Mr Andy Brady (Headteacher) email: <a href="mailto:head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">head@chelford.cheshire.sch.uk</a> / 01625 861351</p>

Business Manager

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p>The job holder will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the grounds and amenity areas within the estate.</p><p>This is a non-operational job with no line management or supervisory responsibilities.</p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,122, HM Prison &amp; Probation Service contributes £8,146 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5358</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13051?entityId=13051" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13051?entityId=13051</a>

HMP Styal - Grounds Maintenance (Ref: 13051)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/5815/Privacy_Notice_-_Staff_Sept_2025.pdf" target="_blank">Privacy_Notice_-_Staff_Sept_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/5816/Midday_Assistant_JD_and_PS.pdf" target="_blank">Midday_Assistant_JD_and_PS</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/5817/Application_Form_-_Support.doc" target="_blank">Application_Form_-_Support</a></li>
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<p><em><strong>At Bollington Cross, we aspire to be a kind, open-hearted community, rooted in relationship and the Christian faith. We look to one another and when our feet slip, we overcome challenges together, enabling flourishing for all.</strong></em></p>
<p>Thank you for your interest in our job vacancy. Please complete the application as fully as possible and explain any gaps in your employment history. We would like to understand more about how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.</p>
<p>Bollington Cross CE Primary School is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Midday Assistant to join the team. The ideal candidate will be patient, kind, flexible, reliable, and sensitive to the needs of every child.</p>
<p>This role is all about making lunchtimes a safe, enjoyable, and a positive experience for our children. You will help them with their meals, supervise fun games, and encourage friendly play. Alongside this, you will support with setting up and tidying the hall, helping everything run smoothly. It’s a chance to build great connections with children, promote good behaviour, and be part of a caring and happy school environment.</p>
<p>In return, we offer a generous pension scheme, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing.</p>
<p>Bollington Cross CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p>
<p>If you are successfully shortlisted, please note that as part of the short-listing process a basic online search will be carried out as part of our safeguarding due diligence. In line with safer recruitment practice, pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found on&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/vetting-barring-scheme" target="_blank">http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime/vetting-barring-scheme</a></p>
<p>We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team that reflects our community. Our recruitment process is designed to be supportive and flexible, with reasonable adjustments available for anyone with a disability, neurodiversity, or a</p>
<p>long-term health condition. If you need any accommodations, please let us know — we’ll work with you to make the process a positive and comfortable experience.</p>
<p>Closing Date: Friday 06/02/2026 at noon.</p>
<p>Interviews will take place week commencing 12/01/2026 Please contact Jill Jones on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sbm@bollingtoncross.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">sbm@bollingtoncross.cheshire.sch.uk </a>if you require any further information or an informal chat about the role, or call the school office on 01625 572138.</p>

Midday Assistant

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2827/Application_Form_Schools_-SUPPORT_2021__MS_Word__165KB_.doc" target="_blank">Application_Form_Schools_-SUPPORT_2021__MS_Word__165KB_</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2828/Staff_Disqualification_from_Childcare_Form.docx" target="_blank">Staff_Disqualification_from_Childcare_Form</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0077/2829/Support_Assistant_job_description_AAAF5012.doc" target="_blank">Support_Assistant_job_description_AAAF5012</a></li>
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<p><strong>Would you like a new challenge in an OUTSTANDING Special School for students and pupils between the ages of 4-18 with a range of Special Educational Needs in a friendly, supportive school, passionate about enhancing all aspects of education for our pupils?</strong></p>
<p>Springfield school is an Outstanding special school catering for pupils and young people with significant special needs. The school offers classes with a high staff to pupil ratio managed by experienced and qualified teaching and classroom support staff.</p>
<p>We are recruiting for:</p>
<p>SUPPORT ASSISTANTS - Grade 4</p>
<p>32.5 Hours / week, 39 weeks per year</p>
<p>Do you have the following?</p>
<p>A commitment and passion to improving the outcomes and life chances of young people with complex special educational needs and the ability to inspire and develop pupils to achieve their full potential.&nbsp;<br>Able to manage pupils’ behaviour effectively within a classroom environment.<br>An ability to be proactive, resourceful and energetic.</p>
<p><br>We can offer in return: &nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>A supportive and committed staff team&nbsp;</li>
<li>A well-resourced and pleasant working environment &nbsp;</li>
<li>High staff to pupil ratios&nbsp;</li>
<li>Training opportunities to further your professional development</li>
</ul>
<p>For further information regarding this role, please contact <strong><a href="mailto:admin@springfield.cheshire.sch.uk" target="_blank">admin@springfield.cheshire.sch.uk</a>.</strong></p>

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