[ref. r24620004] Information Governance Officer
About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Information Governance Officer to join the Information Governance Department within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service on a part-time basis. Initially, this post is for 2 full days, but we are flexible in allowing the hours to be covered over 3 days.In addition, it is anticipated that the hours could potentially increase over time.
The post holder will be responsible for Data Protection enquiries, Subject Access requests, Data Subject rights requests and complaints, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained in highly sensitive situations within the legal framework, timescales and in line with guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
About you:We are seeking a highly motivated and engaging individual for the position of Information Governance Officer. You enjoy working with others, have a solution focussed approach to work and have excellent organisation and communication skills. You will be able to work to tight deadlines, communicate effectively and be able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
We are looking for candidates with experience of working within the statutory requirements of Data Protection, and UKGDPR legislation, and able to apply that knowledge to the staff and departments of RBFRS, and members of the Fire Authority.
You will be an excellent communicator, allowing RBFRs to meet its information governance obligations in respect of data protection, freedom of information, confidentiality code of practice, information sharing, information privacy, data quality, record keeping, corporate records and information systems best practice.
The key focus of this role is:
- Engages with Heads of Service and their delegates to influence and guide departmental compliance to information governance legislation, monitor and audit standards and promote efficient, effective and secure information management practice across RBFRS.
- Promote, maintain, develop and deliver staff awareness of Information Governance policies, developing training and awareness programmes to support and implement all aspects of Information Governance within RBFRS.
- The post-holder will work within the statutory framework set by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UKGDPR), the Data Protection Act (DPA 2018), and the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015.
- The post-holder will need to work autonomously to tight deadlines and in challenging situations, e.g. when investigating data security incidents.
- Responsibility for the management and development of electronic document publication and control systems, ensuring controlled documentation is available and easily accessible across the Service to reduce associated risks and improve efficiency within RBFRS, including the management and preservation of archives.
Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):
- Able to work to tight deadlines, effectively organise own workload and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Able to use IT software products to develop and maintain projects, carry out in depth data analysis, develop presentation and policy documentation, and produce high quality reports.
- Excellent analytical, interpretation and problem-solving skills.
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels establishing personal credibility based on demonstrated abilities, influencing others and being assertive when required.
- Able to setup new, robust policies and processes and supporting technology and to successfully manage their implementation.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Information Rights Legislation and best practice.
Application and selection process
The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.
The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.
Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.
Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.
Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.
Closing date for applications is 17:00 hours on 20 October 2024.
It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 28 October 2024.
Anticipated start date: December 2024.