Senior Information Compliance Officer | 7631 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £33,366 to £35,235 per annum (Scale H) | County Hall
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person with a customer focused approach, excellent communication skills and analytical aptitude to join our Information Governance Service as a Senior Information Compliance Officer.
Working as part of the Information Governance Service, you will ensure the council responds to statutory information requests received from the public and information sharing requests received from other organisations.
This role will mainly focus on Information Sharing requests but may include dealing with requests made under the Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and the UK GDPR.
You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, according to business need, as part of a collaborative and supportive team. You will also work closely with the council's various departments and external stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for the Information Governance Service.
Requests will require the collation of significant amounts of information and quickly, efficiently, and accurately applying any required exemptions, with reference to applicable legislation.
You will receive any required training, support, and guidance in applying your technical knowledge to ensure fully compliant responses but you will be expected to work autonomously, taking professional responsibility for dealing with the full process of requests.
You should be able to display excellent organisational, time-management and communication skills and an awareness of the data protection legislation and how this impacts the council.
This Senior Information Compliance Officer role will be expected to support the development of other members of the Information Governance Service, which may include managing individuals, as required.
Candidates will require a DBS check to be completed.
If you enjoy a challenge and a varied workload please apply.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need.
* Financial benefits such as:
* 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
* A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
* Relocation expenses (where applicable)
* An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
* Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions
* Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
* Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
* A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
Redeployment closing date: 14/02/2025 12:00
All other applicants closing date: 28/02/2025 23:59
About Us
We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.
We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.
We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.
We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
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