Data Protection Support Officer - Information Governance Team

Thurrock Council; Grays; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in delivering their Information Governance work programme. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with key legislation related to data protection and information governance. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to important governance initiatives while working in a collaborative environment. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about information security, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience with the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
• Understanding of Information Security and records management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Information Governance work programme.
• Ensure compliance with legislation related to information governance.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Data Protection Processing

FOI Requests Handling

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum
Grade: E
Contract: 12 months - Fixed Term
Hours: 37 Hours per Week

The post holder will assist in delivering the Information Governance work programme at Thurrock and to partner organisations under trading agreements. They will ensure compliance with legislation related to information governance and data protection.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act, along with a good understanding of Information Security and records management best practices.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills for effective engagement at all levels.
• Proficient IT skills for project support and daily tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• At least 1 year of practical experience processing Data Protection and FOI requests.

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

Application Details:

• Redeployment Only: 15th May 2025
• Internal & External: 1st June 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed.

For more information, contact Rachael Steel via email at [e-mail] or via Teams for internal candidates.

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