120 Information Assurance jobs in the United Kingdom

INFORMATION ASSURANCE ENGINEER (T3)

Location: 90% On-site travel to Huntingdon, 10% travel to West London

Clearance Level: High - DV 'Developed Vetting'

Role Description

We require an information assurance engineer for support to our customer projects, Logistics, Civil and National Security Defence and Intelligence groups in the UK.

You may need to apply for additional personnel security clearances. .

WHJS1_UKTJ

This is a Higher Education Placement role for someone who has recently qualified at HNC, HND or Degree level (within the last 18 months) or is currently undertaking an undergraduate sandwich course requiring a year in industry. The subject studied should be in a flood risk management related area such as engineering, geography or natural hazard management.

The post holder will support Flood Risk teams through assisting with investigation and enforcement of complex environmental offending, specific to Flood Risk and Water Management Activities in relation to the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England & Wales) 2016 & Water Resouces Act 1991.

Work closely with teams to check compliance of Flood Risk Activity Permits (FRAPs) and other activities, following up with any enforcement action where non-compliance is identified.

You will work closely with and get direction from the Technical Specialists, Senior Engineers, Senior Officers and Team Leader.

IT Assurance Officer- Cheltenham (Hybrid)- £60,000-£70,000

A global engineering and manufacturing group is seeking an IT Audit & Assurance Specialist to join its central Group IT function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support global IT audit and assurance activities.
• Manage testing schedules using GRC tools (e.g. Teammate), prioritising based on risk.
• Identify control weaknesses and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Lead on security and compliance audits and follow-ups.
• Maintain a central repository of customer compliance queries.
• Support ISMS management and help meet standards
• Assist in control process improvements and training

Experience with IT audit, GRC tools, and knowledge of global compliance standards is essential.

Information Assurance & Cyber Security Specialist - Inside IR35

Must Have SC Clearance

Contract:
01/11/ /04/2026

Location:
On-site with flexibility | Security Clearance:
SIFA Level 5

Rate:
£550 per day (Inside IR35)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled
Information Assurance & Cyber Security Specialist
to support critical HMG and Defence-related projects. This role requires deep expertise in system security, risk management, and accreditation, alongside strong collaboration skills to work with both client stakeholders and delivery partners.

The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding sensitive systems, ensuring compliance with HMG policies, and managing the accreditation lifecycle, while supporting operational priorities and security governance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on
  HMG systems, information, and security risk management
  , providing expert accreditation and assurance.
• Conduct
  Information Assurance risk assessments
  and complete
  Privacy & Regulatory Impact Assessments
  .
• Provide
  security accreditation, waivers, and go-live approvals
  in line with delegated authority and client risk appetite.
• Deliver
  monthly IA risk and issue briefings
  to Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Chair and operate
  Client Security Working Groups (SWGs)
  .
• Support incident response and remediation activities in conjunction with the Client OSM.
• Undertake
  physical security site inspections
  and approvals to agreed standards.
• Ensure ongoing
  3rd party compliance
  and threat mitigation.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records in a
  decision log
  .
• Balance delivery between
  BAU, emerging requirements, and operational priorities
  , using tools such as
  JIRA
  and
  Confluence
  .

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of
  systems, information and security risks
  , including
  threat intelligence and detection
  .
• Demonstrable experience with
  MOD, Home Office and wider HMG security and accreditation processes
  .
• Understanding of
  cyber security industry best practice
  , benchmark certifications, and emerging trends.
• Expertise in
  cloud hosting principles
  and security implications for UK sovereign bodies.

• Proven experience with:

• Information Assurance risk management (HMG policy aligned)

• System accreditation & re-accreditation
• IS27001/2 compliance
• CHECK certification requirements & ITHC
• Architecture, system design & lifecycle
• Privacy & Regulatory Impact Assessments
• Physical security reviews

Certifications (Desirable)

• Certified Cyber Professional (CCP)
• CISSP
  (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Team & Delivery Dynamics

• Collaborate with a
  small team of domain experts
  and CGI's client-facing Project Manager.
• Work closely with the
  Client IA team
  to ensure effective risk management.
• Embrace a
  metrics-driven, disciplined approach
  to delivery and reporting.

This role requires active Security Clearance: SIFA Level 5

Contract Duration:
01/11/ /04/2026

Rate:
£550 per day (Inside IR35)

Description
Risk Management Officer

About Astellas
At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients' lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

The Opportunity
Join Astellas Pharma as a Risk Management Officer in the United Kingdom, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare. In this hybrid position, you will provide clinical, methodological, and strategic input to global project and product management teams, ensuring the effective implementation of risk management strategies throughout the lifecycle of our innovative therapies. Your contributions will directly impact patient care and help us fulfill our mission to "Change Tomorrow."

You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.

Hybrid Working
At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.

Key Activities For This Role

• Provide clinical and strategic support in the development and maintenance of project-related risk management strategies, ensuring alignment with global and local regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Epidemiology and Signal Management Officers to advance scientific methodologies for risk evaluation and signal detection.
• Ensure accurate representation of risk management strategies in aggregate safety reports, including Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs) and Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs).
• Contribute to the development of innovative approaches for assessing the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
• Organize and deliver administrative support to governance committees, ensuring timely and routine updates on risk management activities.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including a strong background in global risk management practices.
• Deep understanding of ICH guidelines and regulatory requirements in the US and EU related to pharmacovigilance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and functional areas.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, particularly in the execution and oversight of risk management activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Drug Safety, Epidemiology, or Clinical Development.
• Familiarity with global safety reporting regulations and guidelines.

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health-related sciences degree (MD, PhD/PharmD) or equivalent.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, permanent role.
• This is located in Addlestone, UK office.
• This position follows our hybrid working model. The role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 1 day per quarter in our UK office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

What We Offer

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
• Opportunity and support for continuous development.
• Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.