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An exciting opportunity has become available to work in the Information Rights Team within Audit & Risk Management. We are looking for a dedicated individual with an eye for detail to join Cheshire East Council’s Information Rights Team as a Disclosure Officer. This post is a full time fixed term contract for two years and is available as an internal secondment opportunity.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Information Rights Team directly supports the Council’s commitment to being an “open” organisation and working transparently with our residents, businesses and partners to deliver our ambition in Cheshire East. If you’re passionate and knowledgeable about information rights, looking for a role which offers huge variety and interest, and can deliver great customer service, then we need to hear from you

You will support the Information Rights Team in responding to requests for disclosure of personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation and other information rights legislation. This will involve ensuring requests are completed within the statutory timescales, that redaction and exemptions are applied appropriately, and providing advice to individuals, internal departments and third party agencies exercising their rights.

The role includes the review of detailed records, particularly children’s social care, and deciding what information can be shared with the requester and what needs to be removed in accordance with legislation. Undertaking redaction prior to disclosure and ensuring appropriate exemptions are used is a key part of the role and a keen eye for detail will be required.

For more detailed information on the role please view the attached job description and person specification.

**ABOUT YOU**

You will have:

- Sound knowledge of data protection and information rights legislation, including exemptions
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Effective teamwork
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
- The ability to converse at ease with internal and external customers
- Enthusiasm and a desire to provide an excellent customer service

The attached job description and person specification provides more information about our essential and desirable criteria for the role.

**WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN**
- **ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE** - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service
- **ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION** - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- **FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN** - 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements
- **PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE** - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff)
- **CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME** - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status
- **EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME** - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life
- **PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE** - Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East
- **VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS** - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
- **DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS** - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:

- Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
- Off-Peak Racket Sports
- Athletics Tracks
- Sauna/Steam/Spa

To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here

**Organisation**
- Cheshire East Council

**Partner Organisation**
- Cheshire East Council

**Location**
- Sandbach

**Job Category**
- Corporate, Legal and Governance, Administration

**Grade**
- CEC NJC - Grade 6

**Salary Min**
- £26,421 Per Annum

**Salary Max**
- £28,770 Per Annum

**Hours per week**
- 37

**Weeks per year**
- 52.143

**Employment Type**
- Fixed Term

**Contract Duration**
- 2 years

**Closing Date**
- 20/03/2024

**Ref No**
- E2431

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future - together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

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