Governance Officer

Overview

Vacancy Filler is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual to join Vacancy Filler's Governance Team. In this pivotal role, you will help enhance and uphold the council’s and company’s approach to information management and data governance, specifically around data protection and freedom of information.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the council’s and company’s data protection legislation to ensure compliance.
• Support adherence to the Freedom of Information Act and associated regulations.
• Drive the development, implementation, and upkeep of information governance policies.
• Partner with teams across the organisation for proper data management.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Council’s Register of Processing Activities (ROPA).
• Manage Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Handle data subject rights requests and complaints.
• Manage data sharing agreements.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in information management, data governance, and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of UK GDPR and the Freedom of Information Act.
• Experience of working flexibly as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Agile working with a mix of home and office.
• 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays and volunteering days.
• Health cash plan for health, dental, and eye care.
• Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support.
• Cycle to work and car lease schemes.
• Generous sickness cover and income protection.
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary.