Governance Officer £37,531 - £39,051 per annum, 37 hours per week (open to requests for part-time working) Permanent Cirencester
About the role...
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual to join our Governance Team. In this pivotal role, you will help enhance and uphold the council's and company's approach to information management and data governance, specifically around data protection and freedom of information.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely across all departments to ensure the seamless implementation of Data Protection policies and procedures, fostering a culture of compliance and best practices throughout the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on the council's and company's data protection legislation to ensure the council and company remains compliant.
- Support adherence to the Freedom of Information Act and associated regulations.
- Drive the development, implementation, and upkeep of information governance policies and processes.
- Partner with teams across the organisation to ensure the proper collection, management, and retention of data.
- Oversee the maintenance of the Council's Register of Processing Activities (ROPA) and all Data Protection registers.
- Manage Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) as required.
- Handle data subject rights requests, address complaints, and follow up on ICO notices.
- Managing data sharing agreements
If you are passionate about data protection and information governance and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. Even if your experience is from a different sector, we welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills that demonstrate your ability to succeed in this role.
You will need...
- Proven expertise in information management, data governance, and compliance
- In-depth knowledge UK GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, and other relevant information governance frameworks.
- Experience of working flexibly as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
**Special Conditions...
- BPSS Check
Who are we...
Publica is a unique place to work – we're a local government organisation with a twist! Publica wants to transform the way local services are delivered. To help do this we have started to fundamentally rethink the way we design our services in the digital era so that Publica is a customer focused organisation driven by real user needs.
What can we do for you...
- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice
- Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
- Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of 5% of your earnings
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
- Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury
- Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary
These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!
To apply for this position please click on "apply now" within this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Publica Group Ltd. Your CV will not be available to the hiring manager unless you are shortlisted for interview to assist with our non-biased screening process so please ensure you complete the application form in full.
It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.