GLCCA Information Governance Officer

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority is seeking a permanent Information Governance professional to support the Risk and Assurance function. The postholder will act as Data Protection Officer, advise on GDPR, data protection and confidentiality, and lead on risk assessments and training materials.

You will develop and implement information governance policies, oversee records management, and help drive compliance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Information Governance or similar environment
• Experience identifying and managing risk, developing solutions and contributing to information assurance improvements
• Detailed knowledge across all aspects of Information Governance, particularly data protection
• Ability to interpret information legislation, principles and best practice
• Strong communication skills to persuade, influence and explain complex information to varied audiences
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Confidence developing and delivering training and awareness materials
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and work to defined timescales

Responsibilities

• Managing and responding to Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Subject Access Requests
• Acting as Data Protection Officer and promoting compliance with information legislation and best practice
• Providing guidance on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and confidentiality requirements
• Supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments, investigating data breaches and maintaining risk registers
• Developing and implementing Information Governance policies, standards, processes and training materials
• Overseeing records management, including archiving, retention schedules, data transfers and secure disposal
• Delivering data security, cyber security and compliance training to staff
• Supporting information sharing arrangements and advising colleagues, stakeholders and partners on Information Governance
• Assisting with the wider Assurance and Risk Strategy and supporting organisational objectives

Job description

This permanent post sits within the Risk and Assurance function of the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority, supporting the Risk and Assurance Manager to build its Information Governance framework. The work covers handling freedom of information, environmental information and subject access requests, advising on data protection, breaches and impact assessments, and running records management and staff training. The postholder takes on the Data Protection Officer role for the Authority. Applicants need existing right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Managing and responding to Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Subject Access Requests
• Acting as Data Protection Officer and promoting compliance with information legislation and best practice
• Providing guidance on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and confidentiality requirements
• Supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments, investigating data breaches and maintaining risk registers
• Developing and implementing Information Governance policies, standards, processes and training materials
• Overseeing records management, including archiving, retention schedules, data transfers and secure disposal
• Delivering data security, cyber security and compliance training to staff
• Supporting information sharing arrangements and advising colleagues, stakeholders and partners on Information Governance
• Assisting with the wider Assurance and Risk Strategy and supporting organisational objectives

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in an Information Governance or similar environment
• Experience identifying and managing risk, developing solutions and contributing to information assurance improvements

Skills & knowledge

• Detailed knowledge across all aspects of Information Governance, particularly data protection
• Ability to interpret information legislation, principles and best practice
• Strong communication skills to persuade, influence and explain complex information to varied audiences
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Confidence developing and delivering training and awareness materials
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and work to defined timescales

Checks & eligibility

• Existing right to work in the UK at application and for the duration of employment

Other

• Safeguarding awareness and adherence to safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals
• Commitment to upholding GLCCA values and contributing to organisational transformation