Overview
We are looking for an Information Security and Compliance Lead to ensure the secure and compliant development of Oxford's new Trusted Research Environment (TRE) for handling sensitive research data. As part of a small, agile team, you will work at the heart of platform governance – shaping processes that meet regulatory and data provider requirements while supporting world‑leading research. You will lead certification processes, oversee risk and audit frameworks, and collaborate with central assurance teams to deliver robust security and compliance. Your work will also ensure that users are appropriately trained and authorised, and that access controls remain effective as the TRE evolves.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in information security management, ideally with CISSP certification or equivalent qualification or experience
- Familiarity with security standards and legislation in academic/research contexts
- A track record of responding to security incidents and overseeing risk management
- Excellent communication skills – able to convey complex security concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Strong initiative, independence, and a user‑centred mindset
- An ability to navigate and work effectively within university governance structures – engaging constructively with assurance teams, researchers, and leadership to get things done in a complex environment
Benefits
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full‑pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full‑pay paternity/partner leave
- A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans
- Access to a vibrant community through social, cultural, and sports clubs
If you’re passionate about enabling research that changes lives, we want to hear from you.
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