Information Security and Governance Officer

Information Security and Governance Officer

• Annual Salary: £127 per day
• Location: Bexleyheath
• Job Type: Temporary with potential to become permanent, Hybrid working

We are seeking an Information Security and Governance Officer to provide expert advice, policy development, and assurance regarding Information Governance and Information Security Policy. This role ensures the Council maintains continuous statutory compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000, and Environmental Information Regulations 2004. The successful candidate will act as a critical organizational advisor across all departments, influencing practice and ensuring the appropriate management of information assets.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Council’s comprehensive Information Governance Framework.
• Lead organizational aspects of Information Security Policy development, monitor compliance, and enforce security standards.
• Establish and maintain a robust process for identifying, documenting, and managing information risks in line with the Council’s Corporate Risk Register.
• Oversee and manage the processing of all statutory requests under FOIA, EIR, and GDPR Subject Access Requests, ensuring lawful and timely responses.
• Lead the investigation and management of all reported information security breaches and incidents.
• Conduct regular internal audits to monitor compliance levels with IG policies and report findings to relevant management groups.
• Maintain and manage the corporate Information Asset Register and lead the Data Protection Impact Assessment process for new projects.
• Design, develop, and deliver training programs on Data Protection, FOI, and information security best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOIA, and EIR.
• Proven experience in Information Governance and Information Security within a similar role, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Strong ability to influence and negotiate with senior management and elected members.
• Excellent organizational and diplomatic skills, capable of managing complex regulatory investigations.
• Proficiency in managing sensitive, confidential, and special category data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with no direct budget or line management responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working flexibility
• Opportunity for temporary position to become permanent.
• Exposure to challenging and impactful work in a public sector environment.

To apply for the Information Security and Governance Officer position, please submit your CV