Information Governance Officer Bolton

• Job Type: Temporary, full time. 3 days per week in office, 2 remote. 
• Location; Bolton Town Hall 
• Hourly rate: £25 per hour PAYE. 
• Length of role: Initial 3 months. 

We are seeking an Information Governance Officer to provide essential services to both internal and external customers, ensuring compliance with current and future legislation. This role is crucial for managing information rights requests and promoting best practices within the council.

• Manage requests under information rights legislation including FOI, DPA, EIR, PECR, RIPA, and any future legislation in line with corporate policies.
• Undertake internal reviews where dissatisfaction with the council’s initial response is expressed.
• Assist with and undertake information governance projects, including IG audits.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to departments to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and corporate policies for records management.
• Interpret legislation for customers and employees to promote good practice and transparency.
• Support the production of data protection impact assessments for new projects.
• Assist in the production of data processing and sharing agreements to protect information in line with DPA principles.
• Represent the council on internal and external groups as an Information Governance Officer.
• Investigate and report on data and information security breaches and recommend resolutions.
• Assist with the development of Information Governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide advice on information governance administration and protect the council’s reputation regarding information governance.

• Theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of information governance, security standards, and information rights legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information accessibly.
• Influencing, negotiating, and persuasion skills, with the ability to make decisions or escalate as necessary.
• Ability to analyse and solve complex problems, research and interpret varied information, and develop innovative solutions.
• Good understanding of business process improvement techniques and information security best practices.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing demands and deliver work to tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and case management systems.
• Experience in developing and delivering training materials.
• Experience in supporting change management.