IT Compliance Specialist (1221)

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich, Sevenoaks and Bristol. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: property, corporate services, litigation and private client advisory.

With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership.

The department

The IT Team is responsible for all aspects of IT across the business, covering User Support, Infrastructure, Security, Data and Development Teams.

Purpose of job

The IT Compliance Specialist is to support the Security Manager by playing a pivotal role in ensuring IT Systems and processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Accountabilities

Policy Development:

• Develop and implement IT compliance policies and procedures.

Auditing:

• Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies. (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials+)

Risk Assessment:

• Identify and assess compliance risks within the IT environment.

Reporting:

• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations for improvement.

Training:

• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters.

Incident Management:

• Investigate and resolve compliance issues and incidents.

Documentation:

• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, including audit results and corrective actions.

Collaboration:

• Work with other departments to ensure overall compliance with IT policies and regulations.

Applications:

• Assist the business with its submissions for tender and insurance responses

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on the latest compliance trends and best practices.

Vendor Management:

• Ensure third-party vendors comply with the organisation's IT policies.

Security Compliance:

• Work closely with the Security Team to ensure data protection and security measures are in place.

Qualifications/Experience

• Strong understanding of IT systems and infrastructure.
• Awareness of IT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL Framework
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (e.g. GDPR, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials +).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high ethical standards.
• Experience with compliance management tools and software.

Equal opportunities

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• Starting at 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays (rising with service up to a maximum of 30 days)
• Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
• Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
• Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
• Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
• Paid CSR Day
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Day Policy

Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.