16480 - Regional Information Security and Assurance Lead (RISAL) - Greater Manchester "
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,130 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 April 2026 |
| Location: | M4 4AH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 16480 |
Summary
Overview of the job
The Regional Information Security and Assurance Officer (RISAL) sits within the Corporate Service function in the Probation Service region and reports directly to the Head of Corporate Services.
They will have line management responsibility for Information Security related Project Officers within the region.
The RISAL is the link between the Probation Service region and the HMPPS Information Security Team.
The geographical base for the RISAL post can be flexible within their regional area and will require travel across the region and some work in London and other locations.
Summary
The RISAL is responsible for ensuring compliance across all Probation Service units within the region with all Information Security Policy Framework requirements and ensuring all quarterly and annual departmental returns are completed and submitted in an accurate and timely manner on behalf of the Regional Probation Director who is the Information Asset Owner.
As the Subject Matter Expert, the RISAL will be required to lead investigations into all security incidents and breaches and report their findings and recommendations in full to the commissioning manager.
The RISAL will chair and manage the Regional Information Assurance Committee and will have a seat on the National Information Management Programme Board chaired
by the Business Strategy and Change Lead.
The Regional Information Security and Assurance Officer (RISAL) sits within the Corporate Service function in the Probation Service region and reports directly to the Head of Corporate Services.
They will have line management responsibility for Information Security related Project Officers within the region.
The RISAL is the link between the Probation Service region and the HMPPS Information Security Team.
The geographical base for the RISAL post can be flexible within their regional area and will require travel across the region and some work in London and other locations.
Summary
The RISAL is responsible for ensuring compliance across all Probation Service units within the region with all Information Security Policy Framework requirements and ensuring all quarterly and annual departmental returns are completed and submitted in an accurate and timely manner on behalf of the Regional Probation Director who is the Information Asset Owner.
As the Subject Matter Expert, the RISAL will be required to lead investigations into all security incidents and breaches and report their findings and recommendations in full to the commissioning manager.
The RISAL will chair and manage the Regional Information Assurance Committee and will have a seat on the National Information Management Programme Board chaired
by the Business Strategy and Change Lead.