Head of Information Governance and Security

7 months ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 338208**Salary**:

- £83,725 - £84,858- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Grade 6- COPFS Band H**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Type of role**:

- Governance
- Knowledge and Information Management
- Senior leadership**Working pattern**:

- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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- Edinburgh, GlasgowAbout the job

**Job summary**:
This is a new and exciting role arising from the restructuring of COPFS Information Governance and Security Team. You will be responsible for overseeing and implementing robust policies, procedures and best practices to effectively manage COPFS’ information assets while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and data privacy laws. The Head of Information Governance and Security Assurance will play a crucial role in establishing a strong governance framework that promotes transparency, accountability and risk management across the organisation and fostering a culture of security awareness among staff.

This multifaceted role demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking and excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, address complex challenges and drive continuous improvement in information management and security practices. You should have a comprehensive knowledge of data protection and information governance, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels. You may have professional certifications in data protection such as PC.dp or UK GDPR certification, or have demonstrable working experience in information governance and data privacy with strong leadership skills.

During your initial weeks in the role, a handover period will be available to provide an understanding of how the current team operates, but there will be an opportunity to have your say as to how the new remodelled team operates in the future. You will have access to all relevant training for you and your team. This is a chance to put your leadership skills into practice and bring new ideas, developing yourself and providing opportunities for your team to enhance their knowledge and skills in all aspects of Information governance and security assurance.

**Job description**:
**General Responsibilities**
- Assurance of alignment with legal and regulatory requirements, organisational objectives and COPFS best practice
- Foster and promote a culture of data privacy awareness
- Lead the organisation’s response to data breaches and incidents
- Review and enforce records management policies and procedures
- Review and delivery of training programs on information governance, data privacy and security awareness to staff
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls

**Role Specific Duties**
- Review and implementation of information governance policies, procedures and guidelines
- Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop effective communication strategies
- Orchestrate swift and effective action plans in response to data breaches and incidents, and liaise with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) when required
- Review retention schedules, document classification systems, and guidelines for records storage, retrieval and disposal
- Work closely with Information Services Division (ISD) senior managers and the Head of the Cyber Security Team to develop and implement data security measures, including access controls, encryption, data loss prevention and incident response plans
- Participate in governance committees and provide regular reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics, vulnerabilities, incidents and progress towards security goals
- Ensure staff understand their responsibilities regarding data protection and privacy
- Identify and assess information-related risks to the organisation’s assets, systems and processes
- Continually assess and enhance the organisation’s information governance program to adapt to changing needs and evolving risks

**Please note this is not an exhaustive list and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role**

**Person specification**:
**Person Specification**

This role will suit someone with a comprehensive knowledge of data protection and information governance, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels. You may have professional certifications in data protection such as PC.dp or UK GDPR certification, or have demonstrable working experience in information governance and data privacy with strong leadership skills.

**Essential Criteria**
- In depth knowledge of data protection laws, regulations and standards e.g., GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
- Strong understanding of information governance principals, record



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