Disclosure Officer

An exciting opportunity has become available to work in the Information Rights Team within Audit Risk and Assurance. We are looking for a dedicated individual with an eye for detail to join Cheshire East Council's Information Rights Team as a Disclosure Officer. This post is a full time fixed term contract for two years and is available as an internal secondment opportunity.

The Information Rights Team directly supports the Council's commitment to being an effective and enabling council and working transparently with our residents, businesses and partners to deliver our ambition in Cheshire East. If you're passionate and knowledgeable about information rights, looking for a role which offers huge variety and interest, and can deliver great customer service, then we need to hear from you!

You will support the Information Rights Team in responding to requests for disclosure of personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and other information rights legislation. This will involve ensuring requests are completed within the statutory timescales, that redaction and exemptions are applied appropriately, and providing advice to individuals, internal departments and third party agencies exercising their rights.

The role includes the review of detailed records, particularly children's social care, and deciding what information can be shared with the requester and what needs to be removed in accordance with legislation. Undertaking redaction prior to disclosure and ensuring appropriate exemptions are used is a key part of the role and a keen eye for detail will be required.

• Sound knowledge of data protection and information rights legislation, including exemptions
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Effective teamwork
• Self motivation and the ability to work independently
• The ability to converse at ease with internal and external customers
• Enthusiasm and a desire to provide an excellent customer service

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave -Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Flexible working pattern- Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to % on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.