Role: Senior Information Governance Officer
Contract Length: 6 month contract with the possibility of extending.
Location: Hybrid/Medway - Ideally able to work on a hybrid basis, but fully remote may also be considered
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Information Governance Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER
The Senior Information Governance (SIG) Officer will report to the Head of Information Governance as part of a team responsible for ensuring that the Council is compliant with Information Laws; this includes but is not limited to the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), UK-GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI), the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
The primary role of the post holder is to support the overall development, management and delivery of the Council’s IG Strategy and work programmes; to oversee data processing practices, ensuring that they meet all statutory requirements, the provision of advice, guidance, and auditing ensuring compliance with the legislations and any requirements of the Information Commissioner, as the Supervisory Authority
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SENIOR INFORMATION GOVERNANCE OFFICER
- Law degree or equivalent degree level qualification in General Data Protection Regulations
- Applied knowledge and understanding of public sector obligations in relation to Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and other relevant legislation relating to information governance
- Extensive knowledge of data protection laws and expert knowledge in implementing statutory requirements within a public authority setting
- Extensive experience of working within a public authority information governance function
- Management of difficult situations and complex complaints using own initiative
- Experience of handing high risk impact and privacy assessments
- Creating and managing Records of Processing Activities
- Managing new initiatives within the Information Governance Framework
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Highly competent in applying technical/specialist/policy & procedural knowledge across a wide range of activities
- Excellent communication, consultation and influencing skills tailored to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences
- Able to provide advice and guidance on the interpretation of Data Protection regulations and statutory requirements which may require the adaptation of internal policies and procedures to meeting service demands
- Ability to apply technical/specialist/policy & procedural knowledge across a wide range of activities
- Skilled at identifying and managing risk appropriately
- Understanding of working with other services and takes a proactive approach towards helping others
If you are a Senior Information Governance Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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