Job Description
Information Assurance Specialist – Contract
Location: Doncaster (2 days per week on-site)
Duration: Minimum 3 months
IR35: Outside IR35 (expected)
Clearance: Active SC required
Start: ASAP
Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Information Assurance (IA) Specialist to support assurance, compliance, and accreditation activity within a regulated environment. This role is hands-on, delivery-focused, and suited to someone comfortable operating on-site with stakeholders as well as independently driving assurance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Information Assurance activities across systems and services in line with recognised frameworks
- Support security accreditation, risk assessments, and assurance documentation (e.g. RMADS, security cases)
- Provide IA guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Identify, assess, and manage information risk, ensuring proportionate controls
- Support audits, reviews, and compliance activity across the estate
Essential Experience
- Proven experience as an Information Assurance / Security Assurance Specialist
- Active SC clearance (mandatory)
- Strong knowledge of UK public sector or regulated environments
- Hands-on experience with risk management and assurance artefacts
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, and NCSC guidance
- Able to attend site in Doncaster 2 days per week
Nice to Have
- Previous contract experience
- Experience working alongside architecture, engineering, or GRC teams
Why Apply?
- Outside IR35 (expected)
- Clear scope and immediate impact
- Hybrid working with a predictable on-site requirement
- Minimum 3-month contract with extension potential
