Information Governance Officer - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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Description

Salary
£28,116 - £29,558


Reference number
BUC08651


Contract type
Permanent


Working hours
Full Time


Level of DBS check required
Yes


Date posted
18 Apr 2023, 11 p.m.


Application deadline
10 May 2023


Overview:


This is an exciting opportunity for a well organised and forward-looking individual to join Buckinghamshire Council as part of a dynamic team in the role of Information Governance Case Officer.

We are currently seeking driven, efficient and organised individuals to join the Information Governance (IG) team to support the delivery of the information governance agenda.


Reporting to the Senior Information Governance Officer you will work across the IG team who are responsible for the management of the information governance agenda.

The teams' responsibilities include the overseeing day to day information governance queries, requests for information, training and communication of the Council's improvements to information governance, minimising the risk of data breaches and ensuring compliance with information governance legislation.

Please note that this is a grade 4 opportunity.


About us:


The posts sit within the Information Governance & Complaints service which includes Complaints & Improvements and the Management of Information both electronic and paper.


The service sits within the Deputy Chief Executive Directorate and enjoys a high profile which supports the objectives of improving engagement with governance requirements.

If you are seeking a role which brings new opportunities and challenges every day, then you will excel in our team.

We are highly welcoming and inclusive, with supportive management and a friendly camaraderie that is second to none.

With a valuable work-life balance and competitive package available, we are confident that you will find plenty of reasons to enjoy your working life with us.

But ultimately, this is about using your skills in the most professionally and personally rewarding way.

By working with us, you are part of something bigger.

From supporting residents who are at the heart of what we do, to shaping our county for now and future generations - as a Buckinghamshire Council employee, you contribute to the local community, whatever your role.

As one of the biggest local authorities in the UK, we are part of a network of partners spanning both public and private sectors.

Our services are wide-ranging, the opportunities to grow and progress are endless. Our commitment to work-life balance and adapting ways of working is shaping our working lives for the better.

So from the moment you join us, we'll support you to be the best you every step of the way.


About the role:


This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to build on their knowledge and take the next step in their career.

We are looking at ways to encourage services to engage and you will have the opportunity to demonstrate flexibility and imaginative approaches to information governance.

This is an opportunity to engage with a wide variety of services supporting them with their IG requirements.

We are looking for individuals that communicate IG requirements in ways that encourage engagement and are understandable to colleagues outside the service.


Key Accountabilities


You will work alongside other Information Governance Case Officers processing Data Protection, Environmental and Freedom of Information requests, and supporting the delivery of a professional, compliant and efficient service.


You will plan, organise and deliver your own work, ensuring tasks are completed within required standards and timescales, and changes to priorities are accommodated.

Identify and recommend improvements in procedures, processes, and/or systems. Support the delivery of improvements in your own area, and support others in their development.


You will use your skills and knowledge to engage, influence and advise stakeholders in the pursuit of timely and thorough case management resolution.

Building collaborative and positive working relationships with services so that they understand their roles and responsibilities, particularly in relation to complying with policy and legislation.


Any-Desk:


As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required.

You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements*.


About you:


The successful applicant must have prior experience within an administrative role, preferably within an Information Governance environment and the ability to work on their own initiative.


Working in a challenging environment, you will be faced with a variety of competing priorities that will require a flexible and imaginative approach, combined with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

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