Information Governance Officer
Norwich, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
To provide effective support to the information governance team in the delivery of the council’s data protection and privacy compliance work, statutory information request and records management.
To provide technical assistance in responding to information request including those made under subject access, GDPR individual rights, the freedom of information act and Environmental Information Regulations.
To support information asset owners across the organisation in the identification, mitigation and management of data protection and privacy risks through the undertaking of impact assessments and the drafting of sharing/processing agreements.
Responsibilities
Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live.
To find out more about working and living in Norwich Home | Work in Norwich.
The council has a long and proud history of being a council that is keen to push the boundaries of what a district can achieve, to find out more about what it is like to work in local government visit Working in local government - #LocalGov Careers - Youth Employment UK
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package and are proud to have the Living Wage accreditation. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
To provide effective support to the information governance team in the delivery of the council’s data protection and privacy compliance work, statutory information request and records management.
To provide technical assistance in responding to information request including those made under subject access, GDPR individual rights, the freedom of information act and Environmental Information Regulations.
To support information asset owners across the organisation in the identification, mitigation and management of data protection and privacy risks through the undertaking of impact assessments and the drafting of sharing/processing agreements.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively and support other colleagues (as required) to deliver Team Plans, Corporate Plan and Covid-19 recovery plan
- Take a collaborative approach to delivering information and governance support across teams. Supporting colleagues to deliver positive outcomes beyond traditional service boundaries where required and directed by encouraging the sharing knowledge, experience and resources across teams in the council
- Contribute and support the development and delivery of the Council’s strategies and policies
- To work on cross cutting corporate issues/projects as required
- Support the council to comply with the UK’s data protection and privacy legislation including: the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR.
- Ensure the transparency principle is met through the drafting and publication of meaningful privacy notices.
- Responsible for investigating data security incidents and for monitoring business actions in relation to data breaches
- Support officers in undertaking data protection impact assessments as required to identify, mitigate and management privacy and data protection risks.
- Provide informed responses to complex information requests made under the UK GDPR, Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.
- Knowledge of data protection legislation
- Knowledge of statutory information requests including Freedom of Information Using verbal and written skills to communicate relevant information to a wide range of users
- Interpreting data protection regulations and implementing data protection policies and procedures
- Drafting guidance/procedural documentation as required
- Respond positively to substantial and continuous change with high expectations of improved service delivery Work effectively with people at all levels
- Plan, organise and monitor own work to meet service objectives and performance targets
- Facilitate and maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements relating to information security and data protection
- Demonstrate drive, initiative and ability to deliver to meet user needs and the overall council and service policies and objectives
- Communicate and promote understanding of information security and data protection within the council
- Good literacy and numeracy
- GCSE qualifications in both English and Maths at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications at NVQ level 2, such as CSE grade 1 or T-levels or O-levels at A-C or an an intermediate apprenticeship)
- Plus, 2 A-levels (or equivalent qualifications at NVQ 3 level such as an advanced apprenticeship)
- Evidence of continuing personal development
Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live.
To find out more about working and living in Norwich Home | Work in Norwich.
The council has a long and proud history of being a council that is keen to push the boundaries of what a district can achieve, to find out more about what it is like to work in local government visit Working in local government - #LocalGov Careers - Youth Employment UK
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package and are proud to have the Living Wage accreditation. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
- All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees
- In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas
- Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support
