Corporate Information Governance Advisor
Role Responsibility
Are you passionate about data protection and information governance? Kent County Council is seeking a skilled and experienced data protection professional to lead and shape our strategic approach to data protection and information governance
About the Role
As the Corporate Information Governance Advisor, you will provide expert support and advice to and on behalf of the Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring the Council processes personal data in full compliance with the relevant legislation. You will lead the DPO Support Team and act as a senior advisor on strategic information governance issues, contributing to corporate projects and policy development.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and develop the DPO Support Team.
* Provide expert advice and deputise for the DPO on data protection matters.
* Oversee the Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) process.
* Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with legislation including GDPR, FOI, and Records Management.
* Act as a senior advisor on strategic information governance issues at corporate meetings and projects.
* Support Information Governance Leads and contribute to the Information Governance Risk Register.
* Drive innovation relating to information governance processes.
If you are successful in the first stage of shortlisting, you will be asked to complete a pre-interview task ahead of interviews scheduled on Monday 8 December.
For further information on this role, please contact:
Lizzy Adam on 03000412775
About the Company
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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
Location Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone, United Kingdom
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