Assistant Director Data and Assurance

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • up to £49,253
Role – Assistant Director of Data & Assurance
Location – Newcastle
Salary - Starting from Fixed AoC Point 41 (up to £49,253)
Start – ASAP
Hours – Full Time
Contract - Permanent


This is a great opportunity to join a large FE College in Newcastle, to strengthen and protect the organisation by leading assurance and risk-related activities that go beyond traditional internal audit. The role also helps maintain high data protection standards across the college.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct advisory and assurance reviews in areas not covered by regular audits.
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders during planning and reporting.
  • Ensure high-quality, professional documentation of work.
  • Oversee delivery of outsourced internal audit plans.
  • Use data tools to modernize assurance practices.
  • Follow up on audit recommendations.
  • Mentor junior staff and promote the value of assurance.
  • Support the Data Protection Compliance Officer with compliance tasks.
  • Respond to data breaches and oversee corrective actions.
  • Track progress against ICO’s data protection requirements.
What They're Looking For
Essential
  • A relevant degree or professional qualification.
  • Internal audit experience, especially in complex settings.
  • Strong understanding of risk, control, and audit principles.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Able to influence and work across departments.
Desirable
  • Audit experience in further or higher education.
  • Experience in data auditing.
  • Advanced Excel/data analysis skills.


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Samantha Carr

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