We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join Norwich City Council to be our Data Protection Officer (DPO) and lead our Information Governance Team.
You will lead on the information governance agenda for the Council and its wholly owned companies. You will ensure that information compliance measures are in place, take a proactive approach to the identification and management of information risks, and work to ensure on-time responses to statutory information requests.
Working with the Legal and Governance Service, and with officers across the wider organisations, you will promote a culture of compliance and support the Council’s digital by default agenda.
This is a great opportunity for candidates who are driven to deliver change that supports frontline services and to support the Council in its mission to be an ‘open modern council’ by ensuring the balance between information protection and organisational transparency.
Candidates will require a DBS check to be completed (this will be paid for by the council).
If you enjoy a challenge and a varied workload please apply!
Job Description
To lead a team providing a dedicated information and governance hub, supporting the council to comply with UK Data Protection legislation (both technical and procedural), and providing protection from the unauthorised access to, loss or disclosure of personal data.
Lead on work priorities to embed Protection / Information Assurance Policies, Processes and Documentation and to provide dedicated support to co-ordinating all statutory information requests under the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, INSPIRE, and data subject access.
To be the information governance lead for the council and lead the information and governance team to provide a customer focused service for internal and external customers. This includes acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Council and its associated companies; and being the named contact for correspondence with the Information Commission’s Office (ICO) and data subjects.
Why work for us
Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support
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You will lead on the information governance agenda for the Council and its wholly owned companies. You will ensure that information compliance measures are in place, take a proactive approach to the identification and management of information risks, and work to ensure on-time responses to statutory information requests.
Working with the Legal and Governance Service, and with officers across the wider organisations, you will promote a culture of compliance and support the Council’s digital by default agenda.
This is a great opportunity for candidates who are driven to deliver change that supports frontline services and to support the Council in its mission to be an ‘open modern council’ by ensuring the balance between information protection and organisational transparency.
Candidates will require a DBS check to be completed (this will be paid for by the council).
If you enjoy a challenge and a varied workload please apply!
Job Description
To lead a team providing a dedicated information and governance hub, supporting the council to comply with UK Data Protection legislation (both technical and procedural), and providing protection from the unauthorised access to, loss or disclosure of personal data.
Lead on work priorities to embed Protection / Information Assurance Policies, Processes and Documentation and to provide dedicated support to co-ordinating all statutory information requests under the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, INSPIRE, and data subject access.
To be the information governance lead for the council and lead the information and governance team to provide a customer focused service for internal and external customers. This includes acting as the Data Protection Officer for the Council and its associated companies; and being the named contact for correspondence with the Information Commission’s Office (ICO) and data subjects.
Why work for us
Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support
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