Information Governance Lead – GDPR & Data Privacy

Woking Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England is seeking an Information Governance Officer. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and maintaining standards of data integrity and transparency. Responsibilities include processing Freedom of Information requests, advising on data breaches, and developing training programs. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in data governance. Benefits include flexi time and pension membership.

Benefits

Generous flexi time scheme

Membership of the local government pension scheme

Discounted health and leisure membership

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills necessary for effective data governance.
• Excellent communication abilities for advising council officers.
• Keen eye for detail to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Experience in data governance or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Process and respond to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests.
• Support investigations into data breaches and ensure audit compliance.
• Provide expert advice to council officers and develop training programs.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication abilities

Keen eye for detail

Experience in data governance

Job description

A local government organization in England is seeking an Information Governance Officer. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and maintaining standards of data integrity and transparency. Responsibilities include processing Freedom of Information requests, advising on data breaches, and developing training programs. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in data governance. Benefits include flexi time and pension membership.