Solicitor (Information Governance) - Data Protection Officer and Information Governance Manager

ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Data Protection Officer to lead and manage the delivery of compliant data protection services. The role involves developing strategies in line with GDPR and providing guidance on Information Governance. Candidates should have experience in data protection and be knowledgeable in relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection and information governance is essential.
• Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection laws required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data protection compliant services within the Council.
• Develop and coordinate the Council's privacy strategy.
• Provide guidance and support on Information Governance issues.

Job description

The role of Data Protection Officer is to lead and manage the delivery of data protection compliant services within the Council through developing strategic and operational compliance programmes required by European and UK legislation.

It is a strategic and statutory role that develops, leads on, coordinates and manages the Council's privacy strategy. The role is a statutory post, made necessary by the UK General Data Protection Regulation GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The role operates autonomously and independently to lead on strategic Information Governance for the Council to manage improved Information Governance practice and compliance with data protection and other legislation. The role leads on the provision of advice, guidance and support in Information Governance issues to members of the public, Elected Members and Officers of the Council. The role cooperates with the Council's Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) to identify and manage information risk. The role represents the Council with sector specific Regulators. The role leads on the implementation of new or revised legislation relating to Information Governance and data protection.