Data and Information Governance Specialist

3 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Police Full time
About the Role

The National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS) is a key component in the UK's strategy to reduce firearms criminality. As a Data and Information Governance Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the NABIS Systems & Information Team in ensuring the quality and security of information management practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Ensure a high level of information assurance through the continuous improvement of information management practices, identifying areas of risk and advising on improvement activity.
  2. Correct force records within the NABIS database in accordance with legal obligations and policy, and process data quality work to improve information management practices.
  3. Liaise with business areas to identify training issues, recurring errors, and ways to improve poor information management practices.
  4. Conduct proactive audits and dip samples of NABIS systems and processes to highlight data quality, information management, and security concerns.
  5. Monitor trends and anomalies within source data, reporting findings accurately and appropriately.
  6. Ensure the appropriate use of NABIS information assets and report any suspected misuse.
  7. Support the NABIS team in complying with the requirements of the Home Office in relation to Information Assurance, including MoPI guidance, the Data Protection Act, and Information Security controls.
  8. Support external training to ensure that forces maximise opportunities through correct use of the NABIS database.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of MoPI, Data Protection Act 1998, Government Security Classification Scheme, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, and Freedom of Information Act 2000.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Good planning and organisation skills.
Desirable
  • Previous experience of Police IT Systems such as Crimes, ICIS, IMS, QPulse, Discoverer, PNC, PND, and Business Objects.
  • Training qualification or training experience, or be prepared to be trained as a trainer.
Working with Us

As a Data and Information Governance Specialist with West Midlands Police, you will have regular contact with police officers and staff at all levels, nationally, including agencies such as the NCA, NPIA, and HMICFRS. You will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing your role, which will include a full background and financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully completing medical checks, which may include a drugs test. You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00, based in Central Birmingham.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including fair remuneration, progression opportunities, and access to a very competitive pension scheme. We are a Disability Confident Leader and operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme', ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

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