Head of Information Governance

Investigo Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking an experienced Head of Information Governance for a 5-6 month contract in London. The role includes implementing governance policies, managing data protection compliance, and leading information projects. Essential qualifications include certifications in records management, data protection, or security management. Strong public sector experience is crucial. The position offers £600 per day inside IR35, with onsite work required 1-2 days a week.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in information and records management.
• Experience managing information-related change projects.
• Strong knowledge of public records legislation.

Responsibilities

• Implement information governance framework and policies.
• Act as the statutory Data Protection Officer.
• Provide strategic direction for information governance.

Skills

Public sector experience

Strategic advice

Data protection expertise

Records management

Information security management

Education

Certificate in records and information management

Certificate in data protection

Certificate in information security management

Job description

• 5-6 month initial contract
• 1-2 days onsite in Central London
• Public Sector Experience essential
• £600 inside IR35 per day

Our client a public sector organisation is looking for an experienced Head of Information Governance / Knowledge Information guru to join on a contract bases.

You will take responsibility for the implementation of relevant policy and procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and standards specified by the National Archives and other bodies. To advise the Head of Digital, Data, Technology & Facilities on the development of robust information governance within the organisation and to take a leading role in the implementation of information related projects.

There is currently multiple FOI (freedom of information) out and needing support on the list of these. You will also come onboard to provide strategic direction for organisational information governance, data protection and records management to meet the organisations corporate and business objectives.

To provide the policy framework for the Commission's use of information systems to support its business objectives and to ensure that these efficiency in business processes and compliance with statutory requirements. Act as the Data Protection Officer for the Electoral Commission.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement an Information Governance framework and related policies and procedures to support the Digital, Data and Technology Strategy and other business needs

Act as the statutory Data Protection Officer provide strategic advice and maintain the policies, processes, manage incidents and reporting required to meet the requirements of the UKGDPR and Data Protection Act 2018

Essential Requirements for the role

• Certificate/qualification in records and information management or equivalent experience
• Certificate/qualification in data protection or equivalent experience
• Certificate/qualification in information security management or relevant experience
• Substantial experience of working in information and records management and providing strategic guidance
• Experience of managing information related change projects and providing advice to significant organisational system projects
• Experience of managing a team and take responsibility for developing people, systems and processes
• Strong knowledge of public records legislation and organisational publishing obligations
• Demonstrable knowledge of Knowledge of Freedom of Information/Data Protection legislation and implementation of compliance frameworks, policies, and processes

If this sounds like you and you are available with short notice, apply now!