Information Governance Officer - Bradford, United Kingdom - West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

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Bradford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Information Governance Officer.

Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw / Hybrid Working.

£31,208 to £32,382 [2023 Pay Award Pending].

Includes 10% market supplement, to be reviewed annually.

We offer flexible working hours, hybrid working and free onsite parking.

Are you experienced in Data Protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation and Freedom of Information? Able to act in an advisory role? Do you have excellent communication skills? Do you enjoy working in a team?

You can help West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service by joining the team and providing support in maintaining information governance policies, procedures, processes, and controls to manage the Fire Authority's information assets to meet legal, risk management and operational requirements.

You will be managing and providing appropriate responses to Data Protection, UK General Data Protection Regulation, Freedom of Information, Environmental Information, and related requests.

You'll be able to implement, advise and monitor adherence to procedures within the established Information Governance Framework, provide advice and guidance on legal and policy considerations whilst ensuring statutory deadlines are achieved.

You'll be the initial contact for requests for information from other agencies under Data Protection legislation and ensure effective compliance.

You'll be investigating complaints and alleged contraventions of the Data Protection Act, maintaining records and be able to support colleagues with training and communications regarding data protection.

To support us with this essential work you will have experience of compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK General Data Protection Regulation, Freedom of Information Act 2000 with the ability to monitor performance measures and metrics to ensure compliance.

You will have experience of acting in an advisory role and be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with a good working knowledge of Access to Information legislation and information governance best practice standards and effective implementation, knowledge of records management, data retention and disposal procedures.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.

Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you will work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model.

Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting over 950 firefighters who work round the clock to help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, free parking, 37-hour flexible working week, an employee assistance programme, training and development, sports and social clubs with free use of gym.

Job share applicants welcome.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£31,208.00-£32,382.00 per year

Benefits: