ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION About the role We are looking for an Information Governance Officer to join our team on a permanent basis. You will be dealing with information rights requests and information security incidents and will provide pro-active, professional and consistent information governance advice. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and offers hybrid working, three days from the Oldham office and two days working remotely. What we're looking for We are looking for someone with experience of managing a varied workload within a customer focused environment. You should also be able to evidence excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities. You will also be able to demonstrate: Understanding and experience of interpreting all information management legislation, regulation and best practice e.g. Data Protection Regulations, Information Rights and their implications for Guinness or similar organisations. Ability to challenge and influence through discussion and debate. Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines. Good oral and written communications with key stakeholders at all levels. Working in a customer focused environment and/or ability to manage stakeholder or customer expectations. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, excel, word, and PowerPoint. Ability to multi-task and work to conflicting priorities on occasion. Ability to produce high quality information, data and reports. Understanding of the Information Management Lifecycle. Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours. Essential Experience: Experience of working within a Data Protection function. Essential Qualifications: Educated to Level 2 (C or 9-4 GCSE or equivalent) or higher. Desired Qualifications: IAPP Data Protection Qualification or equivalent or are prepared to work towards a Data Protection qualification. If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. Benefits • Holidays We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). • Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. • Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. • Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility • Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death • Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade • VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work • Access to the Finance wellbeing portal • Professional subscription annual payment • Travel season ticket loan • Car lease scheme ADZN1_UKTJ