We are working with Bolton Council to find an Information Governance Officer role on an interim basis.Length of role: Initial 3 months.Umbrella pay rate: £20.75 per hour. Please let me know if your day rate expectations are different.Location: Hybrid. Minimum 2 days per week in town hall office.Hours: 9:00-17:00 Monday to FridayWe are seeking an Information Governance Officer with a strong background in information governance. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and ready to deliver high-quality work from day one. This role requires a professional who is a team player, dedicated to working exclusively with our organisation, and capable of managing a full caseload independently.Day to Day of the Role:- Responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests.- Handling subject access requests in compliance with data protection laws.- Conducting internal reviews related to information governance.- Advising on information sharing agreements and their implications.- Assessing and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for various services.- Providing expert advice to council officers on a range of information governance (IG) issues.- Managing cases involving breaches of data protection within the council.Required Skills & Qualifications:- Ability to respond effectively to FOIA, EIR, and subject access requests.- Experience conducting internal reviews and advising on information sharing agreements.- Knowledgeable in assessing and advising on DPIAs.- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.- Strong team player with a sensible approach to workload management.- Ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running with a full caseload.
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Posted 11 days ago, valid for 10 days
Bolton, Lancashire BL1 6LU, England
£45,000 - £54,000 per annum
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- Bolton Council is seeking an Information Governance Officer for an interim role lasting an initial 3 months, with a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the town hall office.
- The position offers an umbrella pay rate of £20.75 per hour and requires the candidate to work Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.
- Candidates should possess a strong background in information governance and demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Key responsibilities include responding to FOIA and EIR requests, handling subject access requests, conducting internal reviews, and advising on information sharing agreements and DPIAs.
- The role requires a team player who can manage a full caseload independently and is dedicated to delivering high-quality work from day one.
