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Grade 9 - £54267-£58461pa We’re looking for a strategic and technically skilled Information Security &amp; Governance Specialist to lead the Council’s efforts in protecting its digital assets and ensuring robust information governance. This role sits at the intersection of cyber security, data protection, and organisational resilience—critical to delivering secure and trusted services to Havering’s residents and stakeholders. About the Job The main duties and responsibilities of this role are: <ul><li>Leading the development of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for secure information and records management.</li> <li>Designing and implementing information security control frameworks to protect the Council’s systems and data from cyber threats.</li> <li>Driving the Council’s security management strategy, ensuring alignment with best practice and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Monitoring and maintaining assurance across the availability, integrity, authenticity, confidentiality, and non-repudiation of organisational records.</li> <li>Delivering training and awareness programmes to embed a culture of security and privacy across all staff.</li> <li>Overseeing network security monitoring, breach investigation, and regular system testing to ensure continuous protection.</li> <li>Reporting on the Council’s information governance and security posture to senior leadership, with clear risk assessments and mitigation plans.</li> <li>Advising on information risk in major business proposals and coordinating with external agencies on cyber security matters.</li> </ul> About You Experience: The ideal candidate will possess: <ul><li>A degree or equivalent work-related attainment or experience.</li> <li>Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001).</li> <li>Proven experience in developing and implementing policy and strategy in information governance and security.</li> <li>Expertise in information assurance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.</li> <li>Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage and mitigate organisational risk.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex security concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.</li> </ul> Please view&nbsp;Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Kadia.Moulton@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">Kadia.Moulton@havering.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8th December 2025&nbsp;however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. &nbsp;Interview date to be confirmed .&nbsp; Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 &nbsp; Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

London Borough of Havering

Information Governance Specialist

Are you ready to take on a role making a significant impact to the future of Medway Council and it’s residents? We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy Officer to join the new Policy and Partnerships department that will guide Medway Council through a pivotal period of transition under local government reorganisation and wider public sector reform.This role will support a range of policy projects across the Council directorates in areas including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Transportation</li><li>Waste Management and Environmental Services</li><li>Children’s Services</li><li>Health and Social Care</li><li>Corporate services (including local government reform and devolution)</li></ul>Political Restriction: The post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009. Staff are obliged to observe the restrictions on political activity as detailed under this legislation. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead policy development: Develop and support complex policy initiatives, ensuring Medway Council's voice is heard at the government level. Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members. </li><li>Project management: Prepare programmes and projects, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of objectives.</li><li>Policy documentation: Assist in producing comprehensive briefing papers and policy documents, facilitating the publication of guidance and reports.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Members, Corporate Management Team, external partners, and residents.</li></ul>The people we are looking for:We are looking for an experienced policy or project professional, preferably from within the public sector with a track record in designing and developing policies and change programmes that have brought about a successful change or outcome. The successful candidate will thrive in a varied and fast paced environment and be able to able to multi-task and work under pressure. You will need be an excellent communicator with highly developed organisational and project management skills.Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Spicer, Principal Policy Officer: <a href="mailto:sharon.spicer@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.spicer@medway.gov.uk</a>The Successful post holder will be subject to a standard DBS check. Interviews will be held in person at Gun Wharf w/c 15 December 2025Finance and Business Improvement are seeking a Policy Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Medway Council

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