Information Management Officer – Hybrid

Reference: MAR20244416
Location: Colindale/Hybrid
Salary: £39,951.00 - £44,019.00 Per Annum
Benefits: 31 days annual leave + public bank holidays • Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme • Work-life balance options such as hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, and part-time work • Lifestyle discounts
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces, and diverse communities all help make it a wonderful place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Caring, Learning to Improve, Inclusive, Collaborate.
An exciting job opportunity of Information Management Officer has arisen at Barnet Council.
Are you seeking a varied and fulfilling role in a supportive organisation where you are empowered to make a real difference?
Barnet offers ample training and development opportunities, and you will be supported to thrive as part of an inclusive and collaborative team.
About Directorate
The Assurance and Public Protection directorate ensures democratic accountability of council services. The directorate work together to monitor and ensure compliance and provide assurance of Barnet being an engaged and effective council that protects the public purse. They provide enforcement services that engage and protect residents and businesses to support a safer and healthier borough.
About the role
Joining the central Records and Information Management team, in this role you will ensure the council's information is effectively managed at every stage of the Information Management lifecycle. You will be a key point of contact within the team and provide high quality advice and guidance in relation to:
Freedom of information Act
Environmental information regulations
privacy and data protection
Transparency and open data
Records Management
Your day-to-day duties will be varied and include the handling of information requests and internal reviews, as well as providing advice and support in all aspects of data protection and Information Management including information sharing agreements, data protection impact assessments and incident investigations.
About you
The role requires someone with a high level of knowledge and experience in all aspects of Information Management. They will be able to interpret and apply records and Information Management legislation into local authority processes. We are looking for a friendly, proactive, and motivated individual who can work as part of a team to provide an effective and responsive Information Management service. The successful candidate must be capable of applying critical thinking in the management of cases and be able to adapt to changing priorities. The successful candidate will be experienced in handling complex casework and be able to effectively support the development of policies, procedures, and training materials, as well as actively encourage and communicate best practice.
What we offer
31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
Excellent training and development opportunities
Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact lucy.martin@barnet.gov.uk
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
Closing date: 17:00, Wednesday 10 April 2024.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 22 April 2024.