Temporary Information Governance Officer (Data Protection) Legal

Information Governance Officer (Data Protection) Legal and Civic Services Temporary Contract Main purpose of job Responsible to the Records Manager, who is the councils Data Protection Officer, for: Assisting in the coordination of the council's compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other access-to-information legislation and associated projects; Advising council officers on all aspects of complying with the relevant data protection legislation; Training and communication to elected members and all council staff on their duties in relation to data protection issues; Maintaining awareness of and expertise in developments relating to data protection and updating as appropriate the related corporate policies and procedures, and Assisting with the review of new legislation and advising on the potential impact on the organisations compliance with data protection and other information governance legislation. Summary of responsibilities and personal duties Assisting in the promotion of data protection compliance and best practice in setting and maintaining standards and procedures across the organisation, liaising with colleagues across the council involved in access to information issues. Assist in the completion of the council's Data Protection Registration with the Information Commissioner's Office.

Assist with the provision of adequate privacy notices on all paper or electronic documents and other methods used to gather personal data by the council. Assist with the preparation of the council's responses to all subject access requests for information under the Data Protection Act and, or the UK GDPR, ensuring that identification is checked, and adequate information obtained from applicants regarding their request. Assist in the management of the corporate personal data register and associated corporate processes.

Provide advice and guidance to staff on the internal and external disclosure and sharing of personal data. Provide advice on data controller/processor arrangements that involve personal data and assist with drafting more detailed specifications as required. Assist with the investigation of breaches of security involving personal data and analyse any types of breaches of the Data Protection Act and, or the UK GDPR within the organisation, identifying significant trends and put forward recommendations to address issues.

Monitor the implementation of data protection standards, policies and procedures within the organisation and analyse data and prepare reports as necessary. Assist with the processing of Freedom of Information or Environmental Information Regulations requests and other information governance-related matters as required. Identify, analyse, and assess changes to legislation and ensure such changes are reflected in policies and procedures across the organisation.

Assist in the coordination and production of performance and compliance information, statistics and reports for Senior Management in accordance with council timetables. Deputise for the Records Manager and Senior Information Governance Officers as required. Motivate and manage any staff, that may be assigned to the post holder, to ensure effective service delivery and to be responsible for reviewing and implementing a proper staff training and development programme.

Participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence management, disciplinary and grievance procedure. Participate as directed in the council's recruitment and selection procedures. Essential criteria Qualification and, or experience Applicants must, as at the closing date either: have a third level qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent qualification; and be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant work experience in each of the following three areas: or be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples, at least two year's relevant work experience in each of the following three areas: providing expert advice to senior managers and staff on all aspects of data protection compliance and best practice; designing and delivering training for senior managers and staff in relation to their duties regarding data protection issues; and developing, reviewing and updating corporate policies and supporting guidance documentation for both staff and members of the public on data protection and related matters.

Other Information: Location: Belfast Start Date: 17 August 26 Closing Date: 12 August 26 Hours of work: 37 Rate of pay: £20.66 per hour plus accrued holiday pay If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment to speak to one of our consultants. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.