Senior Information Governance Lead — Hybrid

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is seeking a Senior Information Governance Officer. This role involves providing crucial guidance on Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills while managing time-sensitive information tasks. Knowledge of relevant legislation is essential. Join us to contribute to better community services and thrive in a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary range of £39,152 to £41,771.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible working options

Staff discounts

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Provide advice on FOI, EIR, and Data Protection requests.
• Manage high volume of time-sensitive information requests.
• Work collaboratively across all Directorates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Council's compliance with legislative requirements.
• Support the Data Protection Officer and team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Knowledge of FOI, EIR, and DP legislation

Education

Experience in an Information Governance role

Job description

A local government council in England is seeking a Senior Information Governance Officer. This role involves providing crucial guidance on Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills while managing time-sensitive information tasks. Knowledge of relevant legislation is essential. Join us to contribute to better community services and thrive in a supportive culture with comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary range of £39,152 to £41,771.