Informnation Governance and Records Management

6 months ago


London, United Kingdom Akton Recruitment Full time

**Information Governance and Records Management Officer**

**£27 per hour**

**Location: Merton**

Akton Resourcing are currently looking for an Information Governance Officer to join the team on a 12-month contract. The post holder will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of work in relation to the Data Protection Act 2018 such as logging and investigating data breaches, dealing with Information Governance and Data Protection complaints, assisting with data protection impact assessments and records management, and ensuring the Council's compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and other legislation. The post holder will also assist when required with the work of the team in relation to the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) 2000, Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Subject Access Provisions (SAR) of the Data Protection Act.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Give technical advice on legislative compliance to officers, including senior managers and members on Data Protection, FOI and EIR issues to ensure organisational compliance with the relevant legislation.
- Log and investigate data breaches, information governance and data protection complaints and assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments and records management.
- Develop and implement innovative systems for recording, tracking and monitoring of information requests across the council.
- To provide senior management with performance reports regarding FOI, EIR and Data Protection issues.
- Develop and implement council wide policies for officers and members to comply with FOI, EIR, SARs and assist with police DPA requests and all associated legislation.
- Responsible for FOI, EIR and SARs and issue refusal notices on behalf of the council.
- Challenge officer decisions in relation to complex and contentious FOI, EIR and data protection issues to ensure organisational compliance with the legislation and to avoid action from the ICO.
- Manage complaints on Data Protection issues in relation to responses not produced by the IG team.

Respond to complaints from the ICO on data protection, FOI, EIR and SARs.

Provide support and guidance to the Information Governance Assistants and apprentice.
- Manage the handling of information requests by officers within the wider information team, to ensure compliance with statutory response times.
- Champion and promote FOI, EIR and data protection through the council.
- Provide support and deputise, where appropriate, for the Head of Law (procurement and IG) and the IG and Records Management Manager on FOI, EIR and data protection issues.
- When requested by the IG manager, investigate organisational data breaches and provide advice on mitigation.
- Negotiate with the Information Commissioners Office regarding cases to minimise the risk of undertakings of fines being issued to the Council.
- Provide technical advice on legislative compliance to schools on FOI, EIR and Data Protection issues, to ensure organisational compliance with the relevant legislation.
- To assist the IG and Records Management Manager in contributing to disaster recovery plans to ensure that the organisation has the necessary information to continue functioning in the event of a major disaster.

**Knowledge and Education**:

- Expert knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and any subsequent related legislation.
- ISEB certificate in Freedom of Information.
- Expert knowledge of the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
- In depth knowledge of the Data Protection Act 1998, GDPR and any subsequent related legislation.
- ISEB certificate in Data Protection.
- Up to date knowledge of ICO decision notices and Information Tribunal cases.
- Positive attitude towards learning and development as demonstrated by a record of continuous development.
- Understanding of Equality and Diversity and how it impacts on service delivery.
- Sound understanding of the role and business of a public authority.

**Experience**:

- Significant experience of advising and making decisions on FOI and EIR requests and Data Protection issues.
- Significant experience of monitoring and interpreting data and providing statistics and meaningful performance reports.
- Experience of the use of technology to provide reports, spreadsheets and redact documents in order that processes can be streamlined and made efficient.
- Experience of preparing and delivering training to both senior and junior members of staff including members.

**Start Date: ASAP.



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