Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer

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The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple has an exciting opportunity for an Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer to join their dedicated team.

Location: London, EC4Y 9BT

Salary: £29,000 per annum

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

About The Honourable Society of The Middle Temple:

As one of the four Inns of Court, we are proud to provide support, education and accommodation to barristers at every stage of their careers. The Inn awards just over a million pounds in scholarships each year, with the majority going to students commencing the bar vocational training course, some to students doing a post-graduate law conversion course, plus smaller amounts for ad hoc overseas placements, essay prizes etc.

The Inn’s mission is to support the rule of law in the UK and overseas, especially Common Law jurisdictions, and carries this out by providing extensive education opportunities and support to its members across the world.

Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer – The Role:

We are seeking an Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a key governance and assurance role, responsible for embedding robust information security and data protection practices across the Inn.

The postholder will act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on information security compliance and data protection, ensuring adherence to recognised standards such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and NIS2, alongside compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other relevant legislation. The role will work closely with senior stakeholders, IT, and operational teams to manage risk, strengthen controls, and promote a strong culture of compliance and data stewardship.

Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer – Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the Inn’s information security and data protection compliance framework

  • Maintain, review, and update information security and data protection policies and procedures

  • Implement new controls and policies in line with regulatory and organisational requirements

  • Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and relevant information security standards

  • Support risk assessments and data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)

  • Promote secure and lawful handling of personal and sensitive data across the Inn

  • Provide guidance and awareness to staff on information security and data protection best practice

    Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer – You:

  • The role requires strong expertise in information security compliance, data privacy, legal compliance, and risk management

  • We’d love to hear from you if you have certification in CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP, or equivalent privacy or cybersecurity qualification

  • A strong knowledge of GDPR, UKGDPR ePrivacy Directive, ISO27001, national data protection laws and FOIA is a must

  • The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity is necessary and a priority in this role

    Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer – Benefits:

  • Generous Annual Leave Entitlements

  • Life Assurance

  • Employee Assistance Programme (online resources and access to confidential counselling services)

  • Private Medical Insurance (including gym membership)

  • Medical Cashback Scheme (e.g. for dental, optical)

  • Generous Pension (12% employer contribution)

  • Season Ticket Loans

  • Access to a Range of Learning & Development Opportunities

  • Opportunity to join our dedicated team and work in a beautiful, unique, and historical setting in central London

    Application Process:

    Middle Temple is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

    Closing date: 10am on 6th January 2026.

    Interviews: 13th January 2026.

    To submit your CV for this Information Security Compliance and Data Protection Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now

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