Data Protection Officer

Thurrock Council; Grays; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a committed Information Governance professional to assist with delivering the information governance work programme across the council and partner organisations under trading agreements.

You will support compliance with the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act, apply records management best practices, and work to meet tight deadlines while communicating at all levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling Data Protection and Freedom of Information requests.
• Strong communication skills to engage at all levels.
• Proficient IT skills for project support and day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of the information governance work programme.
• Apply legislation relating to information governance and data protection.
• Support day-to-day records management in the office environment.
• Engage with Thurrock and partner organisations under trading agreements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Good IT skills

Multi-tasking

Deadline management

Data Protection & FOI experience

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of the Information Governance work programme at Thurrock and to those organisations who Thurrock have a trading agreement with.

The post holder will play a key role in ensuring that legislation that relates to information governance and data protection are adhered to.

The council are looking for someone who has experience of working with the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act. You must also have a good understanding of Information Security issues along with experience of applying records management best practice in the day-to-day office environment.

Key experience and skills required:

• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively at all levels throughout the organisation are essential.
• Good IT Skills that will be called upon on a regular basis to assist with projects and general day-day tasks.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to manage and meet tight deadlines.
• 1 years practical work experience of processing Data Protection and Freedom of Information requests.

A Basic level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.