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Information Security and Compliance Graduate - Police Staff

Nottinghamshire Police · Nottingham, East Midlands

Salary
£25,947 – £27,204Estimated
Type
Full-time
Posted
Yesterday

Overview

Your policing background gives you a solid grasp of information governance, data handling under PACE and CPIA, and the discipline to work within strict regulatory frameworks, which aligns with this compliance-focused role. However, this is a graduate-level position centred on research and administrative support, so it may not fully utilise your operational command, investigative, or crisis-management experience.

About this role

Job description

Main Purpose of Role

To work with the Information Management Unit supporting the Information Security Team, reporting to the Information Security and Compliance Team Leader.

The postholder will assist with the development and maintenance of policies, standards and guidance. The role will support the administration and monitoring of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), assist with the Force's security assessment processes, and undertake research into emerging technologies, information governance developments, cyber security trends and artificial intelligence, contributing to horizon scanning, continuous improvement and innovation activities across the Information Management Unit.

Key Skills & Experience Required

The ability to work collaboratively in a team developing effective working relationships. The ability to gather accurate information by conducting research and making enquiries with departments across the force. Please refer to the Person Specification for full details.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Why this fits a police background

  • Multi-agency & police liaison
  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Team & shift leadership

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