Redaction Officer

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Are you looking for the opportunity to develop a career in the Public Sector? We have several fantastic temporary positions available working with our client Buckinghamshire Council

Overview
On behalf of Buckinghamshire Council, Pertemps Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Redaction Officer to join the Information Management team in Aylesbury. Working alongside the Senior Information Governance Officer you’ll work closely with the Data Protection team to ensure that information to be released to requestors will not place the Council at risk of data breaches, by checking that any exempt data is redacted from any responses

Temporary – 3 months
Hours: Monday to Friday – 37 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Pay Rate - £16.44 per hour
Start Date - ASAP
Work Schedule – Mix of office and home working
Location – Aylesbury based

About the role
As a Redaction Officer, you will have a number of responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

Work in compliance with the Council’s legal duties in relation to data management and information governance, processing, and redacting requests for information on behalf of the Council.
Review information as appropriate to determine what information can be shared with the requester and what information needs to be removed in accordance with legislation.
Consult with the Senior Information Governance Officer, Council colleagues and other agencies and professionals as required to ensure any information to be provided is obtained, checked, redacted, and handled sensitively to protect the privacy of those concerned.
Providing accurate advice, guidance, and empathetic support to requestors, ensuring this complies with the DPA, and supporting legislation.
Notify the Senior Information Governance Officer of any data incidents or breaches as required to ensure Council processes are followed and the data subject can be notified.
 
This is a temporary position for three months initially with potential to extend. The pay rate is £16.44 per hour PAYE, and you will be working full time, 37 hours per week. This post allows for hybrid working with two days in the office, or fully office based if preferred.

The Aylesbury office is conveniently situated in the town centre (HP20 1UA) with great transport links including a local train station and excellent road connections to the M25, M1, M4 and M40.

About you
The successful candidate(s) should have:

Previous experience as a Redaction Officer or similar is essential
Ability to plan and manage your own workload, cope with changing priorities and use your initiative to consider problems
Public sector experience is desired but not essential
A standard DBS check will be required for this role at the cost of the successful applicant
 
About us and our Client
As a flexible employee of Pertemps Recruitment Partnership Ltd, you will be joining a Company that holds the distinction of being one of the largest and most successful independent recruitment agencies in the country. Our pioneering spirit and ability to tap into the uniqueness of each individual’s talents has enabled us to open doors for our employees, our clients and our applicants too. Our philosophies and rewards are built very much on mutual trust and respect within the style of a partnership in which we hope you will feel both fulfilled and valued as a person.

Buckinghamshire Council are a leading Authority with offices in Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe, whose values represent exactly what they are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy. By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

A fair and inclusive culture
The chance to really make a difference to your local community and those around you
Health and well-being initiatives including Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career
Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
 
Other information
We are looking for someone able to start as soon as possible.Interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams

Apply online now so we can review your application
If you require more information on the role, please call our Pertemps Aylesbury office and ask for the Buckinghamshire Council team, quote reference (phone number removed).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible