Information Governance Officer

at  Bath and North East Somerset Council

ABOUT YOU

Ideally, we are looking for individuals who have a background in Information Governance, including those with IT or Data Protection, FOI/EIR, Information Security, or Records Management experience. However, we welcome applications from those with good administration skills and a passion and drive in this ever-expanding area of work. As mentioned, we offer extensive training opportunities available to you in the Information Governance field to further your development and the quality of service we provide.
The role is rewarding, and you will be working with a busy, high performing team who want to provide excellence in service delivery. We offer a supportive flexible work/life balance, including working at home with the latest technology. Our main offices are the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away. There are also opportunities to be based at our other council offices in the Guildhall, Bath and in The Hollies, Midsomer Norton, as well our client’s base in Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare.
One West is an independent function at Bath & North East Somerset Council delivering specialist professional services. Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit to enable our business to grow effectively and increase our levels of customer satisfaction.
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading this advert or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Steve de-Bruin at steve_debruin@bathnes.gov.uk or telephone 01225 477043 / 07887213516.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You have a passion for data protection and transparency, have excellent customer relationship skills, an organised and disciplined approach, enjoy working with other likeminded individuals - as well as being able to work on your own? If this is you, then we have a role for you!
We are recruiting a part time Information Governance Officer. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of day to day Information Governance services to external fee paying clients. Specifically, you will be responsible for processing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and applying redactions as necessary. An eye for detail, and good personal skills are essential for processing SARs and liaising with clients. Ideally you will have experience with applying exemptions under the Data Protection Act 2018.