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Reference number

366511

Salary

£39,603

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Other

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

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Location

Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

About the job

Job summary

Opportunity to use your Data Protection casework expertise within a rapidly expanding organisation that makes a difference to millions of households in England.

As a key member of our Information Governance (Casework) team, your remit will involve supporting the Information Governance Manager (Casework) in relation to compliance with information rights casework (data protection and freedom of information) and supporting the wider organisation in records management activities that benefit compliance with statutory information requests.

Job description

Primary responsibilities include:

Responding to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Act requests within appropriate timeframes.
Supporting specific elements of service wide information governance and associated plans.
Supporting the Information Governance Manager (Casework) in planning and implementing communications to ensure all staff are aware of their obligations in relation to Information Governance and of changes to legislation.

Person specification

You will offer significant experience of Data Protection / Freedom of Information casework support through which you will have demonstrated your ability to apply GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 to meet casework requirements and business objectives. This will include experience reaching a decision following an investigation of a breach of the DPA.

In addition to your detailed knowledge of GDPR / DPA 2018, you’ll be familiar with information security principles. Your ability to communicate effectively in a variety of formats with all levels of colleagues and stakeholders, including explaining legal concepts in non-legal terms, will also be key.

It’s an exciting time to join our ambitious, influential and growing organisation.

In addition to the salary offered, we also offer a range of other benefits including a commitment to a healthy work / life balance, including a 35 hour working week.

For further details, please click ‘apply’ and download the information pack. When applying, within your supporting statement, please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification and evidence how you meet it.

CLOSING DATE: 23.59 on Tuesday 27 August 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: Following unprecedented levels of interest in our vacancies, we reserve the right to close the role early. We intend on closing this role immediately if / when we receive 120 applications. We therefore strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity. We have an environment that is inclusive and recognises the value of difference in the workplace.

Supporting documents

https://housing-ombudsman-careers.org.uk/2021/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Information-Governance-Officer-Candidate-Information-Pack.pdf

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Important information for candidates

Please note as of April 2024 you will be asked to submit your work and education experience each time you apply. Any previously submitted details / applications will no longer be stored in your account.

The Housing Ombudsman Service regularly receives a large of volume of interest for its roles. To ensure the applications can be processed in a timely manner, jobs may close prior to the advertised closing date. Applications cannot be accepted once a job closes, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Christmas closure days
Flexible working
Annual health check
Local Government Pension Scheme membership

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Selection process details

To apply, please click link below.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name :

Jonathan McIntyre - CJA Recruitment

Email :

cja@cjagroup.com

Recruitment team

Email :

cja@cjagroup.com

Further information

https://housing-ombudsman-careers.org.uk/job/information-governance-officer/

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