Directorate:
Corporate Governance Procurement & Property Hours:
37 hours a week Contract Type:
Permanent Location:
Hybrid Do you have the knowledge, skill and capability to navigate the complex world of Information Governance? If so, we might just have an ideal role to put your expertise to the test! Advising and supporting internal customers here at Derby City Council, with all matters data protection. If you are passionate about safeguarding personal data and driving best practices in information governance, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. This is a key role where you will create information governance strategy, policy, and help to shape procedure. Your work will make a real impact by ensuring that privacy legislation is adhered to, through providing expert guidance on data protection matters as well as drafting and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) as well as Information Sharing and Processing Agreements. Who We Are Here at Derby City Council, we're dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. What We Offer You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you'll also receive: Flexible work/life balance scheme Hybrid working, possibly remote for the right candidate with office based working required from time to time. Modern office environment Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts Tusker Car Benefit Scheme Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support Access to our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network Support for colleagues who are carers The Opportunity In the role of Principal Information Governance Officer, here's an example of what you'll be doing to make an impact: You will help the team to advise and support internal customers on compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK General Data Protection Regulation. You will assist in relation to advising on Council project work which can include DPIAs, drafting Information Processing and Sharing Agreements as well as Privacy Notices. About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Relevant and demonstrable experience working in a similar position to gain advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge in all aspects of information governance legislative requirements An extensive and in-depth knowledge of DPA 2018 and, UK GDPR FOI & EIR legislation High level of literacy and numeracy skills for the development of policies, procedures, communications, training courses, report writing and self-assessment audits Experience of managing and implementing projects working to deadlines Knowledge of and understanding of the workings of the Information Commissioner's Office in terms of its role, the sanctions it can apply etc. Ability to understand and carefully analyse complex information and adjudicate on its best outcome for the Council so as to ensure legislative compliance Educated at degree level or equivalent Legal qualification or Data Protection Qualification - e.g. LLB or Certificate in Data Protection/the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Next Steps The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 20 January 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Interviews will be held: Either by Microsoft Teams interview or in person at the Council House, Corporation Street, Derby. Important Information Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below. All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. Before you complete your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form. Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification. Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job. We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for. Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we'll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it's all about removing barriers to equality. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk.
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Corporate Governance Procurement & Property Hours:
37 hours a week Contract Type:
Permanent Location:
Hybrid Do you have the knowledge, skill and capability to navigate the complex world of Information Governance? If so, we might just have an ideal role to put your expertise to the test! Advising and supporting internal customers here at Derby City Council, with all matters data protection. If you are passionate about safeguarding personal data and driving best practices in information governance, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. This is a key role where you will create information governance strategy, policy, and help to shape procedure. Your work will make a real impact by ensuring that privacy legislation is adhered to, through providing expert guidance on data protection matters as well as drafting and advising on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) as well as Information Sharing and Processing Agreements. Who We Are Here at Derby City Council, we're dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. What We Offer You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you'll also receive: Flexible work/life balance scheme Hybrid working, possibly remote for the right candidate with office based working required from time to time. Modern office environment Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts Tusker Car Benefit Scheme Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support Access to our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network Support for colleagues who are carers The Opportunity In the role of Principal Information Governance Officer, here's an example of what you'll be doing to make an impact: You will help the team to advise and support internal customers on compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK General Data Protection Regulation. You will assist in relation to advising on Council project work which can include DPIAs, drafting Information Processing and Sharing Agreements as well as Privacy Notices. About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Relevant and demonstrable experience working in a similar position to gain advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge in all aspects of information governance legislative requirements An extensive and in-depth knowledge of DPA 2018 and, UK GDPR FOI & EIR legislation High level of literacy and numeracy skills for the development of policies, procedures, communications, training courses, report writing and self-assessment audits Experience of managing and implementing projects working to deadlines Knowledge of and understanding of the workings of the Information Commissioner's Office in terms of its role, the sanctions it can apply etc. Ability to understand and carefully analyse complex information and adjudicate on its best outcome for the Council so as to ensure legislative compliance Educated at degree level or equivalent Legal qualification or Data Protection Qualification - e.g. LLB or Certificate in Data Protection/the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Next Steps The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 20 January 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. Interviews will be held: Either by Microsoft Teams interview or in person at the Council House, Corporation Street, Derby. Important Information Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below. All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. Before you complete your application, please read our guidance on filling in your application form. Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification. Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job. We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for. Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we'll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it's all about removing barriers to equality. If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk.
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