Information Governance Officer

Opportunity to use your Data Protection casework expertise within a rapidly expanding organisation that makes a difference to millions of households in England. As a key member of our Information Governance (Casework) team, your remit will involve supporting the Information Governance Manager (Casework) in relation to compliance with information rights casework (data protection and freedom of information) and supporting the wider organisation in records management activities that benefit compliance with statutory information requests. Primary responsibilities include: Responding to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Act requests within appropriate timeframes. Supporting specific elements of service wide information governance and associated plans. Supporting the Information Governance Manager (Casework) in planning and implementing communications to ensure all staff are aware of their obligations in relation to Information Governance and of changes to legislation. You will offer significant experience of Data Protection / Freedom of Information casework support through which you will have demonstrated your ability to apply GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 to meet casework requirements and business objectives. This will include experience reaching a decision following an investigation of a breach of the DPA. In addition to your detailed knowledge of GDPR / DPA 2018, you’ll be familiar with information security principles. Your ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats with all levels of colleagues and stakeholders, including explaining legal concepts in non-legal terms, will also be key.