The UK’s independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.

Careers

We hope you enjoy discovering more about our work, wide range of career opportunities and the exciting future we could offer you.

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ICO Communications careers

The Corporate Communications department works to communicate externally the value and impact of the ICO's work. We aim to build public confidence in how organisations use data, improve data protection practices and protect and enhance the ICO's reputation through strategic and tactical delivery of engaging communications.

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We want to give you the best chance of success with your application. And to give you an insight into how we select people for the ICO.

Vacancies

View the job descriptions and terms and conditions for our current vacancies.

Communications careers

The Communications directorate is looking for comms professionals to join our creative and fully integrated service.

Technology opportunities

The technology team are looking for experts in a range of fields. View technologies opportunities here.

Secondment opportunities

This is an exciting time of change and expansion at the ICO and we’re offering secondment opportunities to a wide range of people across all areas of the organisation.

Recruitment process

There are four main stages of our recruitment process. Read an overview of each stage and what to expect along the way.

Why work for us

As well as experiencing plenty of variety and an interesting career, you will enjoy a great range of benefits.