We are currently seeking a skilled Information Governance Officer to join our clients Corporate & Support Services Directorate. This role operates on a project basis to address an essential backlog of governance documentation, ensuring organisational compliance with statutory and policy requirements across the council.
Key Responsibilities
As an Information Governance Officer, you will play a key role in delivering on the Councils Information Governance Framework, working collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders, and partner organisations to maintain effective records management systems.
* Project Delivery & Backlog Management: Focus directly on addressing a backlog of governance documentation, including developing, reviewing, and updating Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs), and privacy notices.
* Compliance & Legislative Standards: Ensure strict organisational adherence to the UK GDPR, Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), and other legislative standards.
* Advice & Guidance: Provide clear, professional advice and guidance to management and internal teams on the application of policies, procedures, and information governance legislation.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Deal effectively with a range of internal and external contacts and stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives and promote best practice.
* Reporting & Documentation: Prepare high-quality reports, official correspondence, and monitoring processes to support continuous improvement.
Who We Are Looking For
To be considered for shortlisting, you must meet one of the following educational and experience pathways:
* A university degree in any discipline, plus 2 years of experience in the following three areas
o Providing advice and guidance to management on the application of policies, procedures, or legislation.
o Dealing with a range of internal and external contacts/stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
o Preparing reports and/or correspondence.
* A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post - Reasonable Adjustments possible.
The Package
* Salary & Scale: P01 | £39,862/y Pro Ratad £20.44/h | Paid Weekly
* Contract & Hours: Temporary for 6 months | 37 Hours per week, Monday - Friday
* Location: Ballymena
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact Corey Hillis on 02890 490904.
Please note: You must have eligibility to work in the UK - Sponsorship not possible with temporary roles.
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