Data Protection And Information Governance Officer

Data Protection and Information Governance Officer

Grade 8 £32,076 - £34,834

This is a really exciting time to join Wyre Council, with a new Leader and Chief Executive leading our next chapter.  We have a brand new and ambitious Council Plan with a clear vision: ‘Wyre is a place where everyone can prosper’, and across the council our staff strive to achieve this for businesses and residents within the borough. At Wyre, data is our biggest asset and we’re committed to ensuring that all of our customers’ data is protected and that our work complies with Data Protection and transparency legislation.

We are looking to appoint to this newly created Data Protection and Information Governance Officer role and require someone with a strong professional knowledge of Data Protection, FOI legislation that will work closely with and support the Information Governance Manager and the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and will be a named Deputy DPO. The successful candidate will have a professional, pragmatic and authoritative approach to assist the DPO develop and implement the activities and controls needed to ensure information security and Data Protection legislation compliance. With excellent communication skills, the successful candidate will have experience of tailoring and delivering training to a variety of audiences and will have previous experience of supporting the delivery of a successful Data Protection improvement programme and take responsibility for maintaining and developing detailed and expert knowledge of current Data Protection legislation and be able to clearly communicate rationale and justification when providing advice and assistance.

Experience of working in a dedicated Data Protection role within a public sector body is desirable, but not essential as the successful candidate will be supported through any necessary training. 

In return we can offer you a permanent, full time position with a salary up to £34,834 and up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Wyre also offers hybrid working arrangements and great work/life balance with our flexible working arrangements. We have a generous employer pension contribution rate, free onsite parking, a reduced YMCA membership rate, access to occupational health and wellbeing services, extensive training and development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

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