Information Governance Officer

Derby City Council

  • Derby
  • £33,143-36,363 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 18 hours ago
Directorate: Chief Executive’s – Corporate Governance
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: 12 Month fixed term contract
Location: Council House and hybrid workingThis is a key role where you will support management of information requests such as data protection requests including subject access, as well as freedom of information & environmental information requests. Your work will make a real difference to promoting transparency of personal and commercial data whilst ensuring legal implications are considered and applied.The OpportunityIn the role of Information Governance Officer , here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:Process complex and highly sensitive Subject Access Requests, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
  • Provide clear and accurate data protection advice to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Apply a strong understanding of the Data Protection Act in various scenarios.
  • Handle sensitive information securely, maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Perform redaction of documents to protect personal data and/or commercially sensitive data before disclosure.
  • Advise on and manage disclosures, ensuring they meet legal and organisational standards.
  • Respond to data protection, freedom of information, and environmental information requests effectively.
About YouTo be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have...Essential Skills and Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge of the Data Protection Act and its practical application.
  • Proven experience in a role that involves working within legislative and standards frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to securely handle sensitive information with precision and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in redacting sensitive information from documents.
  • Experience in advising on data disclosures and providing general data protection guidance.
Essential Experience:
  • Familiarity with responding to data protection requests, including freedom of information and environmental information requests.
Essential Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to provide clear and concise advice.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex data protection scenarios.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating maturity and responsibility.
  • High level of organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
Who We AreHere 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. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.What We OfferYou 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
  • 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 Programmes & 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
Next StepsTo apply please email a copy of your CV along with a covering letter setting out how you meet the person specification toApplications that do not include a CV and cover letter will not be considered.The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 15 Septembert 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.Important InformationLinks to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.As part of our safer recruitment checks the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.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 & InclusionWe 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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