Information Governance Officer

We are recruiting an Information Governance Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st December 2027
Location: Penallta House / Home working / Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Procurement and Information

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £31,537 - £34,434 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The main purpose of this role is to help ensure the Council complies fully with its statutory obligations in respect of information rights legislation (Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Protection - Subject Access Rights requests), so applicants can access the information they are entitled to. This will involve managing a large caseload of requests which must be answered within tight statutory deadlines.

The postholder with be required to identify exemptions to the right of access, researching guidance and case law, present recommendations, and draft explanations of exemptions applied for applicants. The post holder will also encourage the proactive publication of information within the Council and will contribute to broader information rights casework.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales.
• The ability to work under pressure, organise and prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in providing advice on Freedom of Information legislation and handling requests for information in compliance with information rights laws.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the county borough when required.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gareth Griffiths on 01443 863086 or email griffgo@caerphilly.gov.uk.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.