Temporary Information Governance Officer - Legal Services
Job Ref: NW Leicestershire 5255226
Pay Rate: up to £17.96 per hour PAYE depending on experience
Hours per week: 36.25 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
Role Length: This opening assignment is for 2-3 months
City: COALVILLE
Support the Council’s Legal Services Team and Data Protection Officer to ensure that the council meets its obligations in relation to data protection, freedom of information and information management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carry out the end-to-end process for responding to Freedom of Information Act and Subject Access requests to ensure statutory deadlines are met
2. Regular contact with other services, residents and elected members
3. Supporting officers with Data Protection Impact Assessments
4. Supporting ICT ensuring continued security of our information assets
5. Supporting the Data Protection Officer and Legal Team where required
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge and understanding of the role of Local Government and the environment within which it operates
2. Evidence of expertise in the field of Information Management and Freedom of Information
Experience:
1. Experience in the field of Freedom of Information Law and Information Management
Skills & Abilities:
1. Strong interpersonal skills, able to quickly build and maintain rapport with a varying range of people
2. Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
3. Effective networking and influencing and negotiation skills
4. Strongly analytical, numerate and excellent writing abilities
5. Ability to work with minimum supervision, individually and as part of a team
6. Ability to work with people at all levels
7. Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
8. Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with the public, sometimes in difficult situations
9. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent and bespoke IT software systems
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