Our local authority client based in Berkshire are urgently seeking an experienced Information Governance Officer.

*£450.02 a day Umbrella

Job Role

The role is 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 Information Governance (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.

The role will lead in investigations, assessments of suspected data breach incidents and data complaints arising, either directly from Customers or the supervisory body. Providing Support, Information Advice and Guidance to the Council and making escalations to the Information Governance Lead where risks are identified which could impact the Council’s ability to meet its obligations of standards, practices or where the necessary governance frameworks assessments have not met quality standards.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful