Are you interested in getting that first foot in the door and gaining exposure into an Information Governance and compliance arena?
Are you looking for a role where you can use researching and administrative skills combined?
We have an exciting opportunity for an Information and Disclosure Researcher to join our Legal and Compliance team at Police Headquarters in Portishead.
You will be joining a small but specialist team that works together to govern police information which ultimately increases the Constabulary’s compliance with legislation requirements.
You will undertake research and retrieve data from all police systems in response to statutory or court ordered disclosure of information requests. You will also monitor the review, retention and deletion of data in line with local and national policies. We can provide any training required so not only is this a role where you can bring and use your existing skills, it is one that you can grow into learning lots of new ones along the way. We are also looking for someone who has the right enthusiasm and drive to want to make a difference and improve our service.
This role will be dedicated to one of the teams within Legal and Compliance Services Directorate: Family Court Disclosure, Records Management, Freedom of Information or Data Protection. However, there will be opportunities to work in any of the teams within the Directorate to further your CPD and training and support will be provided.
In this role your Main Responsibilities will include:
Monitoring mailboxes, actioning accordingly and where appropriate inputting data into a case management system
Working to Authorised Practice Protocol, under a Court Order in respect of proceedings in the Family Court, Disclosure of Information between Family and Criminal Agencies and Jurisdictions: 2024 Protocol, Management of Police Information, Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, Data Protection Legislation or the Home Office 2017 Review of Use and Retention of Custody Images
Prioritising your workload to ensure that responses are carried out within the relevant timeframe
To research, interrogate, review, collate and weed information from force systems including legacy systems
Providing advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders when required
Undertaking relevant training and to maintain Continued Professional Development
Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
An understanding and knowledge of: The Data Protection Act 2018, the UK GDPR and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Human Rights Act 1998 and Management of Police Information
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work in an organised manner
Ability to gather and organise and present information in a logical manner
Good IT skills including experience of using Microsoft office
Experience of working as part of a team
What we can offer you:
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in. Including:
Flexible working
Continuous professional development
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
Blended working approach with the option to work from your home address for a proportion of the week
Free on-site parking
Additional Information:
This is a blended role and therefore the opportunity to work from home is available. You will be required to attend Police Headquarters based in Portishead for meetings and to meet with colleagues when required. This position is office hours Monday – Friday.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 3rd February 2025.
In person interviews will take place week commencing 17th February 2025.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
If you would like to find out more about the role please see the attached job description or contact Stephen Derwin Stephen.Derwin@avonandsomerset.police.uk
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