Contract Type : Permanent
Salary : Grade K. SCP 44 £53,964 - SCP 47 £58,174
Hours Per Week : 36 hours
Base Location : Tameside One, Ashton-under-Lyne
Assessment Date : To be arranged
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Head of Information Governance to join Tameside Council. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and organised individual to lead the Information Governance Team at the Council. The Head of Information Governance will lead the Information Governance function, owning all related policies, processes, and controls to deliver a high-performing service. This role will provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise to the departments across the organisation. The successful candidate will also undertake the responsibilities of Data Protection Officer. About You
You will lead the team to ensure the organisation has a coordinated approach to the implementation of Information Governance initiatives and ensure the application of GDPR and other information governance legislation, to ensure the Council remains compliant. You will be an exceptional leader who will create an environment and culture of continuous improvement, and you will oversee the development and implementation of Information Governance and regulatory compliance strategies. About Us
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We support economic growth, provide high-quality health and care services, protect our most vulnerable, and create strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities. We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose, and priorities. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity, and Engage. Our employees’ skills, experience, and knowledge are essential to our success, along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm, and motivation to be the best they can be. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture that respects individuals, appreciates difference, and allows everyone, regardless of background, to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here. For further information about this role, please contact Riz Hafezji, Assistant Director for ICT & Digital, at Ridhwaan.hafezji@tameside.gov.uk. Reference Number : DPT531
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Head of Information Governance to join Tameside Council. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and organised individual to lead the Information Governance Team at the Council. The Head of Information Governance will lead the Information Governance function, owning all related policies, processes, and controls to deliver a high-performing service. This role will provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise to the departments across the organisation. The successful candidate will also undertake the responsibilities of Data Protection Officer. About You
You will lead the team to ensure the organisation has a coordinated approach to the implementation of Information Governance initiatives and ensure the application of GDPR and other information governance legislation, to ensure the Council remains compliant. You will be an exceptional leader who will create an environment and culture of continuous improvement, and you will oversee the development and implementation of Information Governance and regulatory compliance strategies. About Us
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We support economic growth, provide high-quality health and care services, protect our most vulnerable, and create strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities. We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose, and priorities. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity, and Engage. Our employees’ skills, experience, and knowledge are essential to our success, along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm, and motivation to be the best they can be. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture that respects individuals, appreciates difference, and allows everyone, regardless of background, to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here. For further information about this role, please contact Riz Hafezji, Assistant Director for ICT & Digital, at Ridhwaan.hafezji@tameside.gov.uk. Reference Number : DPT531
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