Information Governance Lead: Data Protection, AI & Risk

Staffordshire County Council; Whitby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council information governance team is seeking a motivated professional to support and strengthen the organisation's approach to managing information in line with data protection laws and evolving AI ethics considerations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert DP and information security guidance, supporting asset and assurance work, and leading governance training across the Council.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree and demonstrate professional best practice with awareness of national standards in information governance.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience with local government statutory requirements and obligations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical data protection and information security advice and support to SCC services for projects and system implementation.
• Support information asset and assurance work across Staffordshire County Council.
• Investigate data breaches and DP complaints, identify trends and promote best practices across SCC.
• Support information governance audit processes with partners.
• Create and deliver engaging information governance training and awareness material.
• Implement and review information governance policy and procedures to support the Information Management Strategy.
• Provide advice and support to customers under the information governance SLA.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in information governance or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Staffordshire County Council information governance team is seeking a motivated professional to support and strengthen the organisation's approach to managing information in line with data protection laws and evolving AI ethics considerations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert DP and information security guidance, supporting asset and assurance work, and leading governance training across the Council.