Senior Information Governance Officer

Overview

The Senior Information Governance (SIG) Officer will report to the Information Governance Manager as part of a team responsible for ensuring that the Council is compliant with Information Laws; this includes but is not limited to the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), UK‑GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI), the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Support the overall development, management and delivery of the Council’s IG Strategy and work programmes.

Oversee data processing practices, ensuring they meet all statutory requirements; provide advice, guidance, and auditing to ensure compliance with legislations and any requirements of the Information Commissioner, the Supervisory Authority.

Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.

We are seeking a Senior Information Governance Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started. All essential criteria listed in the person specification at level A must be met.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary offered will be at level A, with further opportunity to progress from level A to B, and B to

C.

When writing your application, identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.

For an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e‑mail Tejinderpreet Lalli at tejin

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.