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Compliance Lead

Job details
Posting date: 12 January 2026
Salary: £42,665 to £50,495 per year
Additional salary information: National: £42,665- £46,765, London: £46,060 - £50,495, plus industry leading pension and benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 January 2026
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 443956/3

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Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.

Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group.

We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all.

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We are currently looking for a Compliance Lead to join our Security team within DDTS.

As our Compliance Lead, your role is critical in promoting security assurance and governance within Defra and its Arm’s Length Bodies (ALB). 

You will be responsible for leading on security compliance, directing assurance activity building and monitoring improvement plans. You will work across Defra & with a range of stakeholders to ensure Defra’s security controls, systems and processes meet internal policies, central Government frameworks, and industry standards. You will be key in supporting the mission to protect Defra’s assets by assuring compliance to Government standards, identifying & managing security risks, building security improvements, providing insight into Defra’s security stance, and building its security posture.

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