Information Governance Officer

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We are looking to recruit to a key role within the Information Governance team. The team is responsible for ensuring that the council complies with the latest data protection and freedom of information legislation requirements.

Ultimately, your role will be to protect the individuals’ rights of Derbyshire residents, under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 legislation. You will also support compliance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

The job involves:

• managing a team of staff responsible for processing access to information requests, e.g., subject access requests (SARs) requests and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, to a high a high standard and promptly.
• Supporting managers across the council with data protection impact assessments
• Ensuring data security incidents are investigated and appropriate action is taken
• Making sure that information governance policies, procedures, information sharing agreements and privacy notices remain relevant and up to date.
• Raising awareness of and providing guidance on data protection and records management across the council.
• Working with managers across the council to continuously improve data protection and records management related processes.

You will need:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to quickly build a rapport with colleagues and requesters
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of data protection and freedom of information legislation.
• Demonstrate an up-to date understanding of new and emerging technologies relating to information governance and records management
• The ability to work to high-pressure deadlines
• Experience of managing staff

 What we can offer:

• Our Derbyshire Rewards - exclusive employee only access to discounts, cashback offers and wellbeing support!
• 27 days of annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years of service, plus 8 bank holidays
• Market leading flexible working scheme allowing up to an additional 2 days off per month
• Hybrid working arrangements, subject to business need
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme, and much more

 For further information or to arrange an informal chat about this post please contact Tom Mainprize, by email tom.mainprize@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week beginning 6th October

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.