Information Governance Officer

Job Title: Information Governance Officer
Type of Business: Public Sector
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Annual Salary: £30-£40 per her depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Length of Contract: 3 months
Hours: 37 per week
GI Group are now seeking to appoint an Information Governance Officer to our public sector client based in Stratford-upon-Avon. The Information Governance Officer will support the Information Governance Manager in the ensuring that all Information Governance policies, strategies and procedures adhered to in order ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and good practice.
Main Duties of the Information Governance Officer:

• To advise the public, staff, the Senior Management Team and Members on the legal implications of individual requests for information in relation to Information Management Legislation.
• To ensure corporate compliance with Information Management Legislation.
• To embed a culture of information management good practice personally assisting any high risk or poor performing service areas in the development of bespoke procedures.
• To provide or where necessary to commission an appropriate level of training to staff and members in relation to Information Management Legislation.

Role Criteria:

• Educated to at least A-Level standard
• Expertise in National and European Data Protection laws and practices
• Experience of monitoring and auditing systems to ensure compliance
• In depth understanding of the UK General Data Protection Regulation
• Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations
• Able to provide confident, robust, and credible advice to the most senior staff
• Resilient to challenge, with the highest level of integrity and professional ethics

Hiring Contact: Laura Vieira
Agency: GI Group
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