Information Governance Officer - Reed : Job Details

We have a fantastic opportunity for two General Drivers / Grounds Maintenance Workers at Rochdale Council. This is a Full-time Temporary role for the next 3 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the role?

Rochdale Council are looking for an Information Governance Officer to join our team. In this role you will Providing an information governance service to internal and external customers, in line with current and future legislation, such as the Data Protection Act (DPA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and Common Law of Confidentiality.

What are your responsibilities?

• To manage requests under information rights legislation including FOI, DPA, EIR, PECR, RIPA and any future legislation in line with corporate policies and communicate with requestors and services to ensure that appropriate responses are produced within the legislative timelines and recorded effectively.
• Undertake internal reviews, where requesters have expressed dissatisfaction with the Council’s initial response to their requests for information.
• Assist with and undertake information governance projects, including IG audits.

• Provide advice, guidance, and training to departments to ensure that they are compliant with statutory requirements, standards, and corporate policies for records management solutions, including retention and destruction policies.
• Interpret legislation for customers and employees on information rights and compliance legislation, in order to promote good practice and transparency, including the council’s publication scheme and open data strategy.
• Support the production of data protection impact assessments for new projects and initiatives, where required, so that adequate IG assurances are met.
• To assist in the production of data processing and sharing agreements and schedules between the Council and third parties/partners in order to protect information in line with DPA principals.
• Represent the Council as an information Governance officer on internal and external groups as and when directed.
• Investigate and report on data and information security breaches and make recommendations to resolve them.
• Assist with the development of Information Governance policies, procedures and standards.
• Subject Access requests
• Provide advice and guidance on matters of information governance administration.
• Protect the reputation of the Council with regards to information governance in particular when disclosing information to requestors.  

What skills do you Need?

• Must have previous Information Governance experience.
• Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the public, and other members of staff.
• Strong IT Skills, as you will be using Microsoft office, including internal council IT Systems as well.
• Hybrid working may be available, with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Next Steps:

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