Information Assurance Officer

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of Britain’s most exciting and ambitious universities. Innovative, thriving and sustainable, we work to build better futures for our students, our communities and our partners economically, socially and culturally. The Compliance Team is responsible for advising on and overseeing the University’s compliance with information legislation and sits within the University Secretary’s Office along with a number of other legal teams.

Based at Pontypridd

The University of South Wales requires an experienced Information Assurance Officer to support the University in its compliance with information related legislation and regulation. This busy role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic person capable of delivering a high quality service to meet customer, organisation and personal expectation who can take ownership for their work and use their initiative to deliver.
This is a full time role.

The university is currently operating a hybrid-model of working. The successful candidate would be expected to work on campus in Treforest on a 50% basis.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact the Data Protection Officer and Information Compliance Manager via email at [email protected]

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: http://tiny.cc/PSSatUSW

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.