Are you an experienced Inormation Governance Officer? We are working on behalf of Medway Council as they are looking for an Interim Information Governance Officer to support the overall development, management and delivery of the Council’s 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. Reporting to the Head of Information Governance.
Initially this post will be for 6 months with the possibility for extensions. This post is full time, 37 hours per week paying £25 per hour PAYE, which is equivalent to approximately £48,100 salary or £33 per hour through an umbrella. Ideally able to work on a hybrid basis, but fully remote may also be considered.
Qualifications
• Law degree or equivalent degree level qualification in General Data Protection Regulations
• Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information, or equivalent (desirable)
• Practitioner Certificate in Records Management, or equivalent (desirable)
Knowledge
• Applied knowledge and understanding of public sector obligations in relation to Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and other relevant legislation relating to information governance
• Extensive knowledge of data protection laws and expert knowledge in implementing statutory requirements within a public authority setting
Experience
• Extensive experience of working within a public authority information governance function
• Management of difficult situations and complex complaints using own initiative
• Experience of handing high risk impact and privacy assessments
• Creating and managing Records of Processing Activities
• Managing new initiatives within the Information Governance Framework
Please forward updated CV for immediate consideration for this position and register for similar positions. To start ASAP initially for 6 months with possibility for extensions