Information Governance Officer - Castle Point Borough Council

Posted 2 hours 42 minutes ago by Essex County Counci

Permanent

Full Time

Other

Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

Position

Grade 7, SCP 27-31 (£38,220 - £41,771). Castle Point Offices, Benfleet / Hybrid Working. Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week).

Why Castle Point?

Castle Point Borough Council is a forward thinking local authority delivering over 150 services to our community. We are committed to providing high quality, transparent and customer focused services, while continuing to modernise and improve how we work.

Our values guide everything we do: Trust Respect Improving and Learning Customer Focus.

The Role

We are looking for an Information Governance Officer to provide specialist advice and support across the Council on data protection and information management. You will work closely with services across the organisation, supporting them to meet statutory obligations and improve how information is managed and protected.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and record data breaches, subject access requests (SARs), and other information requests
Act as a key contact point for the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) on data protection matters
Support the Data Protection Officer and contribute to the Information Governance Forum
Provide professional advice on data protection, GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation
Ensure compliance with the Transparency Agenda and publication scheme requirements
Support the development of policies, guidance and best practice across the Council
Lead or support the management of records and information systems, promoting a consistent corporate approach
Work with services to improve compliance, drive engagement and support delivery of governance initiatives
Maintain and support the Council's Information Asset Register

About You

Has experience within information governance, data protection or a related field
Has a good understanding of GDPR, Freedom of Information and relevant legislation
Can apply analytical thinking to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical context
Has experience working with policies, procedures and statutory processes
Is able to work to strict deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively
Has strong communication skills and can build relationships across services
Is proactive, organised and committed to continuous improvement

What We Offer

A varied and impactful role within a supportive team
The opportunity to work across the whole organisation
Ongoing development and learning opportunities
Flexible and agile working (subject to service need)
The chance to contribute to improving governance and compliance across the Council

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Angela Law at .