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Information Compliance Officer - Police Staff

Nottinghamshire Police · Nottingham, East Midlands

Salary
£33,603 – £38,169Estimated
Type
Full-time
Posted
Yesterday

Overview

Your experience handling information under PACE, managing data within investigations, and advising on disclosure and GDPR in a policing context gives you a ready-made foundation for this role. The job requires interpreting legislation, assessing risks, investigating data breaches, and reviewing agreements—tasks you've already performed when managing evidence, intelligence, and information-sharing with partner agencies. You can step into this compliance and assurance function without retraining, applying the same disciplined, audit-minded approach you developed on the job.

About this role

Job description

Main Purpose of Role

To support the Information Security and Compliance Team Leader in delivering information governance, information security, data protection and compliance activities across Nottinghamshire Police. The postholder will lead on the management and investigation of information security incidents and data breaches, provide advice and assurance on information governance matters, review Data Protection Impact Assessments and Information Sharing Agreements, and support compliance monitoring activities. The role will also analyse emerging risks, identify trends, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen information management and security practices across the Force.

Key Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an organised and analytical individual with experience in information governance, information security, data protection, or compliance. You should be able to interpret legislation and guidance, assess risks, review documentation, communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and manage competing priorities. The ability to work collaboratively in a team and develop effective working relationships is essential. Please refer to the Person Specification for full details.

To Apply

When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.

The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.

When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.

You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.

Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.

Benefits

Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:

Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution

Support networks and wellbeing

Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible and agile working where suitable

Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).

For further information about the role please contact Chelsea Pearce, Information Security and Compliance Team Leader –**Chelsea.pearce@notts.police.uk**or Nicky Kamionko, Information Management Lead and Data Protection Officer**nicky.kamionko@notts.police.uk

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.

Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.

Job details

Date posted

04/08/2026

Application closing date

18/08/2026

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Corporate services

About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police

Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.

See all compliance & regulatory jobs in Nottingham →

Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100

  • Investigative casework
  • Multi-agency & police liaison
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Team & shift leadership

What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Compliance analyst£32,000–£42,000
Compliance / AML officer£40,000–£55,000
Compliance manager£55,000–£80,000
Senior manager / head of compliance£80,000–£120,000+
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