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Information Rights Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Tachwedd 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,060 i £33,366 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Rhagfyr 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Cheshire East |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 2784 |
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cheshire East Council’s Information Rights Team as an Information Rights Officer.
This post directly supports the Council’s commitment to being an “open” organisation and working transparently with our residents, businesses and partners to deliver our ambition in Cheshire East. If you’re passionate and knowledgeable about information rights, looking for a role which offers huge variety and interest, and can deliver great customer service, then we need to hear from you!
Given the timing of this recruitment, interviews will be held week commencing 9 December 2024 with a view to appointment in the New Year.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of Information Rights Officer will support the Information Rights Team Leader in the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations, and associated legislation, including the preparation of responses and conducting internal reviews. You will provide advice and guidance across the organisation to support all staff on compliance with information rights legislation.
The successful candidate will identify opportunities for the proactive publication of information and datasets as part of the Council’s aim to be an open and transparent organisation, and engage with services to promote best practice, share learning and identify improvements. Some technical ability will be required to lead on the management, development and training of the case management system used across the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A sound knowledge of freedom of information and data protection legislation
The ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently
The ability to converse at ease with internal and external customers
Enthusiasm and self-motivation
The attached job description and person specification provides more information about our essential and desirable criteria for the role.
For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Ruth Dickinson-Higham, Information Rights Team Leader at ruth.dickinson-higham@cheshireeast.gov.uk or Julie Gibbs, Information Rights Manager (Data Protection Officer) at julie.gibbs@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN
ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service
ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN - 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements
PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff)
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life
PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE – Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East
VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:
Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
Off-Peak Racket Sports
Athletics Tracks
Sauna/Steam/Spa
To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here
ABOUT US
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we can offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. To apply for the role please click apply for this job at the bottom of the page.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact Ruth Dickinson-Higham at ruth.dickinson-higham@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are ‘not protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.
This post directly supports the Council’s commitment to being an “open” organisation and working transparently with our residents, businesses and partners to deliver our ambition in Cheshire East. If you’re passionate and knowledgeable about information rights, looking for a role which offers huge variety and interest, and can deliver great customer service, then we need to hear from you!
Given the timing of this recruitment, interviews will be held week commencing 9 December 2024 with a view to appointment in the New Year.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of Information Rights Officer will support the Information Rights Team Leader in the delivery of the Council’s responsibilities under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations, and associated legislation, including the preparation of responses and conducting internal reviews. You will provide advice and guidance across the organisation to support all staff on compliance with information rights legislation.
The successful candidate will identify opportunities for the proactive publication of information and datasets as part of the Council’s aim to be an open and transparent organisation, and engage with services to promote best practice, share learning and identify improvements. Some technical ability will be required to lead on the management, development and training of the case management system used across the organisation.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A sound knowledge of freedom of information and data protection legislation
The ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently
The ability to converse at ease with internal and external customers
Enthusiasm and self-motivation
The attached job description and person specification provides more information about our essential and desirable criteria for the role.
For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Ruth Dickinson-Higham, Information Rights Team Leader at ruth.dickinson-higham@cheshireeast.gov.uk or Julie Gibbs, Information Rights Manager (Data Protection Officer) at julie.gibbs@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN
ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service
ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN - 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements
PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff)
CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life
PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE – Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East
VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:
Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
Off-Peak Racket Sports
Athletics Tracks
Sauna/Steam/Spa
To find out more about our rewards and benefits package, please click here
ABOUT US
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we can offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. To apply for the role please click apply for this job at the bottom of the page.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact Ruth Dickinson-Higham at ruth.dickinson-higham@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are ‘not protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.