MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES UK
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.
MSF has around 67,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.
At MSF UK/IE, we support MSF's operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff.
MSF UK/IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF's values and aims. In addition MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.
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Help MSF UK protect sensitive information and build trust through practical, proportionate information security and data protection. Develop specialist skills while working on varied, meaningful issues across the organisation.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (including Wednesdays)
Salary: £41,902.62 to £51,214.32 per annum| Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The Information Security and Data Protection Coordinator supports MSF UK and Ireland in the effective coordination and day‑to‑day operation of its information security and data protection arrangements. The role focuses on maintaining key records, documentation and processes that underpin compliance with data protection legislation and good information security practice, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Working within the Transparency and Accountability (T&A) Team, the role supports the development and ongoing operation of MSF UK and Ireland’s information security and data protection framework by liaising with colleagues in IT, Procurement and other departments, and by supporting designated risk owners. The role provides practical coordination and advice to help ensure that appropriate technical and organisational measures are documented, reviewed and applied in a way that meets operational needs and regulatory requirements.
The post holder plays an important enabling role, supporting information security and data protection decision makers (especially the Data Protection Focal Point and the Senior Information Risk Owner) to take a risk-based approach to compliance decisions by maintaining accurate records, coordinating processes, and supporting effective governance, reporting and incident management.
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
- Experience in information risk management, or demonstrable willingness and ability to develop this expertise in post.
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Knowledge of the requirements for information security policies, or the ability to acquire this knowledge with appropriate training and support.
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Practitioner-level experience or qualification of data protection legislation, or relevant transferable experience and willingness to work towards practitioner-level knowledge or qualification.
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Experience or qualification in project management methodology (PRINCE2, Agile, PMI, APMP), or willingness to develop project management skills in post.
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Ability to synthesise large volumes of complex and/or sensitive material.
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Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to meet the requirements of the team.
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Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent judgment and diplomacy.
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Good research and analysis skills, with ability to produce summaries and initial advice and recommendations.
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Good record keeping skills for legal and regulatory compliance work, as necessary for external regulatory reporting, as well as to support timely internal reporting to CoDir, Board and Board sub-Committees.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language including the production of briefings, governance papers, policies and internal communications as well as presenting at governance meetings and training sessions and workshops to staff on relevant processes.
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Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite (especially Excel, Word, Access and Powerpoint).
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The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a supporting statement by the closing date.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, or if a suitable candidate is found.
Recruitment timetable:
Closing date for applications: Monday 24 August 2026,11.59am (BST)
First round interviews: weeks commencing 31 August 2026 and 07 September 2026
Second round interviews: to be confirmed
Projected Start Date: 1 November 2026
Accessibility
We are committed to removing barriers for people with specific accessibility needs. If you need an adjustment to the recruitment process to be considered for the role, please let us know by contacting [email protected].
Examples of adjustments we can make:
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offering you an alternative if you are unable to use our online application system
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providing necessary information, such as the job description or assessment materials, in an alternate format
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allowing you to have someone with you during an interview for example, a Sign Language interpreter.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive organisation. MSF UK thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please read our Equality & Diversity policy for more information.
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
Right to work in the UK
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role. Please click here to check whether you have the right to work in the UK.
For questions, issues or further information, please contact [email protected].
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the application early if we find a suitable candidate.
We look forward to receiving your application!
