Corporate Information Governance Manager
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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council,
Corporate Information Governance Manager
Hours: 37 hours per week
Do you have experience of leading Information Governance and Records Management, either within a Local Government environment or a large, complex organisation?
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Information Governance Manager to join our team. You will take ownership of Solihull Council’s approach Information Governance including records management, data governance and compliance, ensuring data security and best practice across our information lifecycle.
You will:
* Lead on all matters relating to Information Governance legislation and standards including the Data Protection Act 2018 and Freedom of Information Act
* Support employees and Elected Members’ understanding and ensure legal compliance by developing detailed policies, procedures and guidance
o Act as the Council’s point of contact for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
o Provide advice and guidance to members of the public relating to their rights of access to information and managing subject access requests.
o Investigate any incidents in relation to information security and recommending appropriate action.
o Keep up to date with legislation, case law and rulings to allow sound legal advice, guidance and training on Information Governance matters.
You will line manage the Infomation Governance Team, including the Corporate Records Manager.
You will have
* An industry recognised Information Governance qualification such as an ISEB/BCS Foundation/ Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection or other equivalent qualification
* Experience of delivering Information Governance and Records Management, either within a Local Government environment or a large, complex organisation.
* Experience in leading and managing a team
* Extensive experience of interpreting and applying a large range of Information Governance legislation, complex case law and legal rulings and precedents relating to Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.
In return, this is a great opportunity to help manage and protect information that supports decision making, allowing us to deliver quality services that meet the needs of our communities.
We also offer:
* A range of flexible working options,
* Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year
* A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
* Family and carer friendly policies
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.
If you have a specific question regarding this post, please contact Paul Langham, Assistant Director, Business Systems on 0121 704 6196.
Closing Date: 22nd June 2025
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to complete online testing w/e 27th June 2025. Successful applicants will then be invited to interview on Wednesday 9th 2025.
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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