Data Protection Officer – Contract London – 3 days per week onsite £550 per day – Inside IR35 3-month initial contract
We are working with a well-established public facing organisation are looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer to join them on an initial 3-month contract.Reporting into the Head of Corporate Compliance & Assurance, you will take the lead on data protection, GDPR and privacy compliance across the business, providing expert advice and guidance to senior stakeholders and ensuring robust governance and risk controls are in place.This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can operate at both strategic and operational level, managing the organisation's Data Protection Framework while supporting the wider Information Security and Compliance function.Key responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the organisation's Data Protection and Privacy framework
Provide expert advice on GDPR, data protection legislation and Privacy by Design
Advise senior leadership on their responsibilities as a Data Controller and/or Processor
Monitor compliance with Data Protection and Data Retention policies, standards and procedures
Manage and oversee data protection incidents, breaches, complaints, Subject Access Requests and Rights of Access requests
Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for projects and privacy-sensitive activity
Maintain and support Registers of Processing Activities (ROPA)
Act as the key point of contact for Data Protection Authorities and regulatory matters
Provide guidance on data protection risks and appropriate mitigation controls
Conduct and oversee third-party data protection due diligence and support supplier contract negotiations
Maintain and develop the Data Protection Framework in alignment with GDPR and ISO 27001
Work closely with Information Security colleagues to ensure appropriate privacy controls are incorporated across systems, applications and infrastructure
Monitor upcoming changes to privacy legislation and advise the business on their potential impact
Provide regular reporting around Data Protection and Data Retention compliance
Requirements:
Strong experience operating within a Data Protection Officer, Privacy or senior Data Protection position
Ideally 5+ years' experience working across privacy and data protection
Expert knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Privacy by Design
Strong experience managing DPIAs, ROPAs, SARs, data breaches and regulatory compliance
BCS Data Protection, CIPP/E or equivalent professional qualification
Strong knowledge of Information Security Management Systems and ISO 27001
Experience developing and maintaining data protection policies, standards and governance frameworks
Comfortable advising and influencing senior stakeholders and management teams
Experience managing third-party supplier risk and data protection due diligence
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The Information Security Officer is responsible for supporting the effective management of information and cyber security across the business. The role provides oversight, assurance and guidance relating to information assets, technology platforms, cloud services, third-party providers and business processes to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of corporate and client information in line with legal, regulatory and business requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Support the Information Security Manager and business stakeholders to understand security objectives, regulatory requirements and information security risks, providing appropriate security advice, guidance and solutions that align with business needs.
Assist in the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Support the identification, assessment, treatment and reporting of information security, cyber security, technology and third-party risks within the corporate risk management framework.
Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, legal and contractual requirements, including FCA requirements, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and relevant security standards.
Conduct and support information security risk assessments, control reviews and assurance activities across business functions, technology platforms, cloud services and third-party suppliers.
Support the implementation and monitoring of security controls aligned to recognised frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls and other applicable industry standards.
Provide security guidance and consultancy to projects, technology initiatives, cloud implementations and business change programmes to ensure security requirements are considered by design.
Assist in overseeing third-party and supplier security assurance activities, including due diligence assessments, security reviews and ongoing monitoring of supplier risk.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and certification activities, ensuring audit findings, recommendations and remedial actions are effectively managed and tracked to completion.
Assist in the development, implementation and review of information security policies, standards, procedures and supporting documentation to ensure they remain current, effective and aligned with organisational requirements.
Support security awareness, education and training programmes to promote a positive security culture and ensure colleagues understand their information security responsibilities.
Assist in the monitoring and reporting of security metrics, key risk indicators, control effectiveness and compliance activities, providing management with meaningful security and risk information.
Skills/Experience
Track record of two years or more implementing information security practices within an organisation.
Good background in information management, with clear understanding of the challenges of information and IT security.
An excellent knowledge of relevant information security standards and practices.
Solid technical knowledge and experience of security technologies (e.g. endpoint protection, mobile security, data protection, cloud security) and cyber security capabilities (SIEM, SOC, CERT, vulnerability management, threat intelligence).
Strong knowledge of the main information security standards and frameworks (in particular ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus).
A good understanding of, and experience in, implementing information security within cloud-based environments.
Experience and skills in the project management of corporate information security projects.
Demonstrated leadership abilities that energise multi-discipline work teams to respond to business needs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain information security in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others and gains understanding across the organisation.
Qualifications
Industry certifications in information security.
Degree in Information Systems, information security or a closely related subject.
Certifications in information security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, ISO 22301) would be a plus.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
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Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
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Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant | £32,000 - £40,000 | Finance Expertise | Multi-Entity Experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to join a well-established provider of business communication and security technology solutions.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes, play an important part in month-end activities and provide support and guidance to junior members of the finance team.
This full-time role offers salary range of £32,000 - £40,000and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
? Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities.
? Managing intercompany invoicing, recharges and reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
? Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts.
? Posting accruals, prepayments and month-end journals.
? Supporting month-end close and the preparation of management accounts.
? Processing and reviewing sales and purchase invoices, including supplier payment runs.
? Maintaining accurate sales, purchase and nominal ledgers, and monitoring aged debtors and creditors.
? Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and resolving outstanding or historic unreconciled items.
? Maintaining supporting schedules and processing authorised write-offs where required.
? Acting as a senior point of contact within the finance team, supporting and guiding Finance Assistants.
The candidates from the following background will be considered:
? Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, Finance Executive or in a similar position
What we are looking for:
? Approx. 5 years experience within a finance environment.
? Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
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Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant | £32,000 - £40,000 | Finance Expertise | Multi-Entity Experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to join a well-established provider of business communication and security technology solutions.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes, play an important part in month-end activities and provide support and guidance to junior members of the finance team.
This full-time role offers salary range of £32,000 - £40,000and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
* Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities.
* Managing intercompany invoicing, recharges and reconciliations, resolving discrepancies.
* Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts.
* Posting accruals, prepayments and month-end journals.
* Supporting month-end close and the preparation of management accounts.
* Processing and reviewing sales and purchase invoices, including supplier payment runs.
* Maintaining accurate sales, purchase and nominal ledgers, and monitoring aged debtors and creditors.
* Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and resolving outstanding or historic unreconciled items.
* Maintaining supporting schedules and processing authorised write-offs where required.
* Acting as a senior point of contact within the finance team, supporting and guiding Finance Assistants.
The candidates from the following background will be considered:
* Senior Finance Assistant, Senior Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, Finance Executive or in a similar position
What we are looking for:
* Approx. 5 years experience within a finance environment.
* Experience working within a multi-entity environment.
* Proven experience preparing VAT returns and handling intercompany accounting, including invoicing, reconciliations and transactions.
* Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, journals and month-end processes.
* AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified through relevant practical experience.
* Confident undertaking bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Experience maintaining accurate financial ledgers and robust financial controls.
* Strong working knowledge of Sage 50.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Experience using an ERP system is highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Finance Assistant / Senior Accounts Assistant to take on a varied role, make an immediate impact and play a key part in supporting a busy finance team.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Blue Badge Investigator – Senior Role (50k – 65k)
Full time, 40 hours per week, including some evening and weekend working
Must have previous experience and a full UK drivers license.
Role Purpose
•To detect, investigate and evidence the misuse of Blue Badges, through proactive intelligence-led on-street patrols, enquiries, badge inspection and seizure, and formal criminal investigation.
•To prepare complete, accurate and legally compliant evidential case files to the standard required for prosecution, and to give evidence in court where required.
•To work alongside Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) as a routine part of frontline operations, strengthening the link between on-street activity, intelligence and investigation, and to be deployed on core CEO duties where operationally required.
You will supervise the Blue Badge Investigator(s), allocate and review cases, and act as the team's Disclosure Officer under CPIA. Every case file will cross your desk before it reaches the Council, and your sign-off will mean that the offence is properly evidenced, the interview was compliant with PACE Codes C and E, the exhibits and schedules are complete and time limits have been met. You will personally lead the complex, sensitive and repeat-offender cases, including forged badges, and you will give evidence in court and brief the Council's solicitors on the strength of the case.
Job Description
1.Provide day-to-day supervision, direction and support to the Blue Badge Investigator(s), including allocation of cases, monitoring of caseloads, regular case reviews, welfare and performance management in line with GEL policies.
2.Review every completed investigation file before submission to the Council, checking that the offence and each of its elements is properly evidenced, that all statements, exhibits, interview records and disclosure schedules are complete and admissible, that PACE, CPIA and statutory time limits have been complied with, and that the file meets the standards required.
3.Sign off files as fit for submission, or return them with clear written direction on the further enquiries or corrections required, and maintain a record of quality-review decisions and recurring issues to inform training and improvement.
4.Act as the Disclosure Officer for the team, ensuring compliance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and its Code of Practice, including the recording, retention, revelation and scheduling of used and unused material, and the timely response to any requests from Legal Services or the defence.
5.Personally undertake proactive on-street patrols, badge inspections and retentions, on-street enquiries, investigations and interviews under caution, taking the lead on complex, sensitive or high-profile cases, including suspected organised or repeat offending, forged badges and cases involving vulnerable people.
6.Ensure that all inspection and retention of badges is conducted lawfully under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (as amended by the Crime and Courts Act 2013) and the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) Regulations 2000, and that seized badges, exhibits and evidential material are handled, stored, recorded and returned in accordance with agreed procedures and continuity-of-evidence requirements.
7.Plan and conduct interviews under caution in accordance with PACE Codes C and E, including the more complex or contested interviews, and ensure that all interviews conducted by the team meet the required standard.
8.Attend Magistrates' Court and other courts and tribunals to give evidence, produce exhibits and support the Council's legal representatives, and brief and liaise with Legal Services on the strength, presentation and progress of cases.
9.Work with the Parking Operations Manager to translate daily and weekly deployment priorities, intelligence and corporate objectives into patrol plans and investigative tasking for the team, and adjust deployment in response to emerging intelligence.
10.Manage the team's intelligence function, ensuring that referrals from CEOs, the public, Council teams and partner agencies are recorded, graded, actioned and fed back, and identify patterns, hotspots and repeat offenders to target activity.
11.Deliver and maintain training for the Blue Badge Investigator(s) and provide briefings and refresher training to CEOs and supervisors on badge security features, fraud indicators, lawful inspection, and the correct on-street handling of suspected misuse.
12.Prepare accurate monthly performance and management information, including hours deployed, badges inspected and retained, investigations opened and closed, files submitted, files returned for further work, and prosecution outcomes
Requirements
You will hold ACFS, PIP Level 2 or an equivalent investigative qualification, or bring substantial equivalent experience. You will have conducted interviews under caution, built prosecution files including disclosure schedules, worked with prosecutors and given evidence in court. You will have reviewed other people's investigative work and be comfortable returning it when it is not good enough. Supervisory experience and knowledge of the Blue Badge scheme are desirable; sound judgement, integrity and credibility are essential.
If this Blue badge investigator role is of interest to you then please send your updated CV today. Please call Carly on 02036685680 ext 113 if you require further information.
*****We also offer a £100 referral voucher, if you can referrer us a candidate who we can successfully place in this role ***
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Co-Founder & CTO – AI Startup – UK Remote (Artificial Intelligence, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Python, Cloud Architecture, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Technical Leadership) Build something that matters. Own the technology. Shape the future of AI. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious technology leader to join an exciting AI venture as Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, taking the reins of a platform with the potential to redefine how businesses understand and navigate the world of luxury, wealth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The business is building a next-generation intelligence platform that combines proprietary data, real-time insights and advanced AI to uncover opportunities that traditional research and analytics simply cannot. With a working product and initial funding already secured, the foundations are in place. Now, the business needs an exceptional technical mind to take it to the next level. This isn't a traditional CTO role where you'll inherit an established team and spend your days managing roadmaps. You'll have the freedom and responsibility to shape the entire technology function, make the big architectural decisions, build your own engineering team and turn an ambitious vision into a market-leading product. With meaningful founder equity on the table, you'll have a genuine stake in what you help create. We're looking for someone who can combine technical brilliance with a founder's mindset. You'll bring: • A proven track record of building and deploying sophisticated AI systems in production, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, AI agents and robust model evaluation.• The architectural expertise to create secure, scalable, enterprise-grade platforms that customers can trust with their most valuable data.• Strong hands-on engineering skills, with the ability to write and review code while setting the technical direction for the business.• Deep knowledge of data infrastructure, retrieval systems, cloud architecture and the practical economics of operating AI at scale.• The vision and leadership to recruit a talented founding engineering team and create an environment where exceptional engineers can do their best work.• The entrepreneurial drive to move quickly, challenge conventional thinking and take full ownership of the technology behind the business. Experience in vertical AI, enterprise intelligence, financial data or other complex data-driven environments would be a significant advantage. You don't need a background in luxury; you need the technical ability and ambition to build something exceptional. What makes this opportunity different? • Real founder-level influence: Define the architecture, product roadmap and engineering culture from day one.• A product that's already taking shape: Build on an existing platform rather than starting with a blank page.• A genuinely exciting AI challenge: Bring together proprietary intelligence, advanced AI and predictive capabilities in a highly specialised market.• The chance to build your own team: Recruit and lead the engineers who will help turn the vision into reality.• Meaningful equity: Share in the value you help create as the business grows.• Freedom to make an impact: Work directly with the founding team, with the autonomy to make critical decisions and see them through. In your first six months, you'll take ownership of the architecture, strengthen security and reliability, build out the engineering team and prepare the platform for enterprise customers. From there, you'll help expand the product's capabilities, deepen its proprietary data advantage and establish the technical foundations for the company's next stage of growth. The details • Location: UK – fully remote• Salary: £180,000• Equity: Meaningful founder equity If you're an AI leader who wants more than another CTO title — someone who wants to build, lead and own a meaningful part of an ambitious technology business — this is an opportunity worth exploring. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates under a confidentiality agreement. Noir continues to be a leading technology recruitment specialist; we can help you make the right career decisions!
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Co-Founder & CTO – AI Startup – USA Remote (Artificial Intelligence, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Python, Cloud Architecture, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Technical Leadership) Build something that matters. Own the technology. Shape the future of AI. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious technology leader to join an exciting AI venture as Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, taking the reins of a platform with the potential to redefine how businesses understand and navigate the world of luxury, wealth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The business is building a next-generation intelligence platform that combines proprietary data, real-time insights and advanced AI to uncover opportunities that traditional research and analytics simply cannot. With a working product and initial funding already secured, the foundations are in place. Now, the business needs an exceptional technical mind to take it to the next level. This isn't a traditional CTO role where you'll inherit an established team and spend your days managing roadmaps. You'll have the freedom and responsibility to shape the entire technology function, make the big architectural decisions, build your own engineering team and turn an ambitious vision into a market-leading product. With meaningful founder equity on the table, you'll have a genuine stake in what you help create. We're looking for someone who can combine technical brilliance with a founder's mindset. You'll bring: • A proven track record of building and deploying sophisticated AI systems in production, including LLMs, RAG pipelines, AI agents and robust model evaluation.• The architectural expertise to create secure, scalable, enterprise-grade platforms that customers can trust with their most valuable data.• Strong hands-on engineering skills, with the ability to write and review code while setting the technical direction for the business.• Deep knowledge of data infrastructure, retrieval systems, cloud architecture and the practical economics of operating AI at scale.• The vision and leadership to recruit a talented founding engineering team and create an environment where exceptional engineers can do their best work.• The entrepreneurial drive to move quickly, challenge conventional thinking and take full ownership of the technology behind the business. Experience in vertical AI, enterprise intelligence, financial data or other complex data-driven environments would be a significant advantage. You don't need a background in luxury; you need the technical ability and ambition to build something exceptional. What makes this opportunity different? • Real founder-level influence: Define the architecture, product roadmap and engineering culture from day one.• A product that's already taking shape: Build on an existing platform rather than starting with a blank page.• A genuinely exciting AI challenge: Bring together proprietary intelligence, advanced AI and predictive capabilities in a highly specialised market.• The chance to build your own team: Recruit and lead the engineers who will help turn the vision into reality.• Meaningful equity: Share in the value you help create as the business grows.• Freedom to make an impact: Work directly with the founding team, with the autonomy to make critical decisions and see them through. In your first six months, you'll take ownership of the architecture, strengthen security and reliability, build out the engineering team and prepare the platform for enterprise customers. From there, you'll help expand the product's capabilities, deepen its proprietary data advantage and establish the technical foundations for the company's next stage of growth. The details • Location: USA – fully remote• Salary: $195,000• Equity: Meaningful founder equity If you're an AI leader who wants more than another CTO title — someone who wants to build, lead and own a meaningful part of an ambitious technology business — this is an opportunity worth exploring. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates under a confidentiality agreement. Noir continues to be a leading technology recruitment specialist; we can help you make the right career decisions!
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