Information Governance Officer

Information Governance Officer

Location: Belfast
Department: Legal & Civic Services - Records Management

Hours 37.5 P/W

Salary £20.66

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Information Governance Officer (Data Protection) to work closely with the Records Manager/Data Protection Officer, you will provide advice and guidance to staff, support data protection compliance across the organisation, and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on data protection, personal data sharing and information governance.
• Support Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations requests.
• Assist with investigating personal data breaches and identifying trends and recommendations.
• Support the maintenance of the corporate personal data register and privacy notices.
• Monitor compliance with data protection policies, standards and procedures.
• Assist with reviewing legislative changes and updating policies and procedures.
• Provide data protection training and awareness to staff and elected members.
• Prepare performance information, statistics and reports for senior management.
• Deputise for senior information governance colleagues when required.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR requirements.
• Knowledge of information governance and associated legislation.
• Experience providing advice and guidance on data protection matters.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and contribute to policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across an organisation.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a public sector or local government environment.
• Experience dealing with Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information or Environmental Information Regulations requests.
• Experience investigating and managing personal data breaches.
• Experience delivering data protection training and awareness.
• Experience maintaining data protection registers, privacy notices and compliance records.
• Experience preparing compliance reports, statistics and performance information.
• Experience deputising for or supporting a Data Protection Officer or senior Information Governance professional.

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  Take the next step in your career and join a rewarding role with our client. Apply today or contact Gillian Lowey [email protected]
• To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.
• Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.