Solicitor (Corporate Information and Complaints)

ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL; Llangefni; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK seeks a professional to lead on their Corporate Concerns and Complaints Policy. Responsibilities include advising staff and the public on complaints, supporting data protection matters, and acting as a liaison with the Information Commissioner. Applicants can submit in Welsh or English and are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the Council’s Corporate Concerns and Complaints Policy.
• Act as primary advisor on complaints for staff and the public.
• Provide support on Access to Information Legislation.

Job description

Working for Isle of Anglesey County Council

Anglesey is a great place to live and work. At Isle of Anglesey County Council we are committed to making life better for the people who live and work on the island. In order to achieve our priorities our employees are as ambitious as we are, take pride in their work, are innovative, professional, work in partnership and deliver to the highest standards. Our aim is to create an Anglesey that is healthy and prosperous, where families can thrive.

We are only as successful as the people we employ. We are committed to valuing our staff by offering much more than just a salary. Take a look at some of the benefits we offer our staff.

Overall job purpose

To be responsible for leading on the Council’s Corporate Concerns and Complaints Policy and acting as the single point of contact and primary advisor to all relevant staff and the public in relation to complaints; and to act as the single point of contact for the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.
To provide professional support and advice to the Data Protection Officer, and to the SIRO, on all matters relating to the Access to Information Legislation. To act as a point of contact for the Council with the Information Commissioner in relation to access to information.

More information

Please see the job description for more information and for the Welsh language skills requirements for this post.

You’re welcome to submit an application in the language of your choice. Applications submitted in Welsh or English will always be treated equally.

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