Join a forward-thinking council team where your expertise in information governance will directly protect citizens' rights and enhance transparency.
Contract to start ASAP until 18-12-26 with a possible extension.
Responsibilities
- Manage subject access requests in compliance with the statutory requirements of the Data Protection Act and provide advice and support to requestors
- Manage requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations making sure the Council fully complies with all aspects of related legislation and guidance
- Liaise with council officers, members and the press office regarding requests. Provide advice and guidance as required
- Assist with appeals and complaints from the Information Commissioner's Office
- Assist with the Council's responsibilities for open data and transparency as required e.g. liaising with services to collect information for publication
- Contribute to the maintenance of the Council's FOI publication scheme and its conformance to current legislation
- Advise on the management of records and retention policies in relation to compliance with FOI/EIR and open data requirements
- Liaise with the Council's in-house and external service providers
- Keep abreast of legislation, current issues, and other developments that relate to all aspects of personal data usage, information governance and information security issues and associated areas
- Provide general information governance assistance and support, and carry out tasks on information governance related activities as directed by the Head of Service
- Provide specialist/expert advice and consultancy, including an appropriate level of information governance technical assistance
- Understand and comply with the City Council's environmental policies
- Comply with all Health & Safety policies and legislation in performance of the duties of the post
- Work with information technology and associated systems in accordance with the City Council's policies & procedures
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Pay: £17.18 per hour
Work Location: In person
