Information Governance Lead – Public Sector Compliance

Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council; Ballycastle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council is seeking an Information Governance Officer in Ballycastle. The role involves supporting the DPO in implementing an Information Management Strategy and ensuring compliance with DP, FOI and EIR regimes.

You will help develop records management frameworks and work across directorates to meet statutory obligations. The post requires a degree in a relevant discipline and at least two years’ experience in information governance areas, with strong Microsoft

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Public Policy, Information Governance, Legal or Business.
• Two years’ experience developing information strategies, policies and management procedures.
• Experience with research and data analysis.
• Experience handling information access requests under DP, FOI and EIR regimes.
• Experience developing and implementing records management processes and procedures.
• Experience managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory and legislative requirements and maintain confidentiality in all council work areas.
• Support the DPO/Information Governance Manager in developing and implementing an Information Management Strategy and Framework.
• Assist in developing a Corporate Records Management Strategy and related policies.
• Provide operational support on data protection requirements.
• Work with staff across directorates to ensure business continuity and timely processing of information requests.
• Coach managers to embed an information risk culture and build strong working relationships to respond to information requests.

Skills

Information governance

Data protection

FOI/EIR knowledge

Records management

Policy development

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council is seeking an Information Governance Officer in Ballycastle. The role involves supporting the DPO in implementing an Information Management Strategy and ensuring compliance with DP, FOI and EIR regimes.

You will help develop records management frameworks and work across directorates to meet statutory obligations. The post requires a degree in a relevant discipline and at least two years’ experience in information governance areas, with strong Microsoft