Information Governance Officer

Leicestershire County Council; Quorn; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an information governance professional to develop and implement information assurance and IT policy across the organisation. You will advise on information governance, compliance, technology, information, and online matters in line with LCC policy, coordinating services and leading investigations into incidents.

The role emphasises collaboration, continuous improvement, flexible working, and the ability to challenge decisions to achieve the best outcomes

Qualifications

• NVQ level 4 or demonstrable experience of supporting an Information Governance service.
• Experience of supporting the development, designing and delivering of a quality information governance service.
• Experience of coordinating investigations into information security/compliance incidents and leading continuous improvement.
• Ability to represent ICT and Corporate Resources professionally across the Council and with partners.
• Willingness to advise and challenge decision makers to achieve the best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information assurance and IT policy projects across the organisation.
• Provide advice on information assurance, compliance, technology, information and online matters in line with LCC policy.
• Coordinate compliance services and lead investigations into incidents.
• Promote innovative and collaborative approaches to support a unified online and IT strategy.

Skills

Information governance

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

NVQ level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you are continually developing multiple skills? Do you want to provide advice and support across the whole organisation?

About the Role

This role supports the development and implementation of information assurance and IT policy projects, providing advice across the organisation on information assurance, compliance, technology, information, and online matters in line with LCC policy. It is responsible for delivering information assurance and compliance functions, coordinating compliance services, and leading investigations into information security and compliance incidents. The role also promotes an innovative, collaborative, and continuously improving approach to support the development of a unified, effective, and fit-for-purpose online, information, and technology strategy.

• Have NVQ level 4 or demonstrable experience of supporting an Information Governance service, service appropriate to the above qualification level.
• Have experience of supporting an information Governance Service. Experience of supporting the development, designing and delivering of a quality information governance service, in accordance with the strategic business need of the organisation and external partners.
• Experience of taking ownership for co-ordinating investigations into information security/compliance incidents and issues, negotiating actions and leading on continuous improvement. Demonstrate leadership, be visionary and able to look beyond day to day operational issues, gain an understanding of the current and future needs of the Council and partners.
• Act proactively, think and plan ahead, add value through your contributions, represent the I&T service, the Corporate Resources department and the County Council in a professional manner.
• Be willing to advise and challenge decision makers across the organisation and amongst partners to ensure the best outcome for the County Council and the people of Leicestershire.
• Work collaboratively, forging strong working relationships at all levels across the Council, with all aspects of the information and technology service and with partners.
• Welcome change and responds flexibly to changing organisational needs without losing sight of the longer term strategic direction.

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

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Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.