Data Protection and Information Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £16.10 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | per hour PAYE |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Cwmni: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Darlington 5273360 |
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What's involved with this role:
Data Protection and Information Officer
Darlington 5273360
£16.10 per hour PAYE
The role:
To lead on information provision and produce a range of management information reports from a range of information systems to provide managers with accurate, relevant and timely information regarding all aspects of the work of the Council.
Key accountabilities:
Complete statutory returns on behalf of the Council as requested by Government bodies, complying with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
Identify opportunities for reducing and rationalising the quantity of data, the targets and returns and to carry out the role at all times with a view to minimising the time taken.
Provide management information for national and local performance indicators and targets, including financial spreadsheets.
Advise departments on the understanding of effective data collection and cleansing.
Work with client departments to develop a process of information reporting and analysis that meets statutory and service requirements.
Lead on a programme of information improvements and data quality across the Council to inform service planning and change projects.
Link to neighbouring authorities and other agencies for statistical comparisons and benchmarking purposes.
Key criteria:
Experience of developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing strategies and policies
Experience of giving advice and guidance, instructing and checking the work of others
Approximately 3 years’ experience of undertaking a management information role
Experience of working with other agencies/organisations to benchmark and compare data
Knowledge and understanding of IT systems to produce management information reports
Familiarity with Data Protection Act 1998 and understanding of Freedom of Information Act 2000
Experience of interpreting legislation, policy or procedures to give recommendations and advice
Experience and familiarity with MS Office products for Data Handling (Access, Excel)
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
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If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
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Job Ref: Darlington 5273360
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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