Senior Information Governance Officer inWolverhampton inWolverhampton PUBLISHED THU 12 DEC 2024

The Information Governance Team are looking for a member of staff to join us for a permanent role. The role is a 0.8 post but would be happy to accommodate a 4 day week, or split this time to suit an applicant.

You will report to the Information Governance Manager and be supported to work closely with other members of the IG Team and the organisation to deliver operational IG matters. The role doesnt require previous IG experience, though this will be useful if you do have it, as training will be given and existing skills you may have in other areas will be utilised.

We are looking for someone who wants to develop new skills, understand legislation around Data Protection, Freedom of Information and also be passionate about improving data practices within the Black Country.

The IG Team are involved in lots of local and national groups so are at the forefront of IG changes.

• Supporting Information Governance work programmes and assisting with organisational IG procedures to promote efficient and effective use of information.
• Organise, attend and take minutes for Information Governance meetings.
• Undertake annual Information Governance audits.
• Contribute to all aspects of IG development by sharing and promoting ideas.
• Provide advice to Trust staff on the content and location of Trust IG policies and procedures and other associated information/ documents.
• Manage the Information Asset Register and Data Flow Mapping work programme, undertaking training with staff and checking compliance.
• Complete Freedom of Information and Data Subject Access Requests, in line with current legislation.

About us

1. Maintain an effective system for recording, controlling, and responding to all requests for information received by the ICB under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act
2. Ensure that all requests for information are logged and managed in a way that enables the ICB to comply with the requirements of the Act as regards disclosure and response times
3. Advise managers on the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and their duties and responsibilities under it
4. Ensure that the organisations publication scheme is up to date
5. Prepare regular reports of FOI/ SAR activity, highlighting and escalating any breaches to the appropriate senior manager within appropriate timescales
6. Liaise with communications staff, other staff and managers over FOI issues
7. Liaise with the Information Governance staff in relation to the release of confidential data
8. Prepare reports and correspondence ensuring all information is consistently reported, accurately presented, and produced on time
9. Work with and support the Corporate Governance team on a variety of areas with the goal of improving compliance around legislative requirements
10. Support the completion and submission of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
11. Effectively process Freedom of information requests in line with legislation and local policy
12. Effectively process Subject Access Requests in line with legislation and local policy
13. Develop and Maintain effective information systems to support the processing of freedom of Information requests and Subject access requests
14. Provide training, advice and support on own area of responsibility
15. Support training and induction of new and existing staff
16. Participate in the recruitment process of support staff
17. Undertake auditing of projects, services, initiatives
18. Deliver against agreed objectives, achieving quality outcomes
19. Organise meetings or events and assist in the diary management requirements of individuals in connection with portfolio of work
20. Contribute to the review and development of policies within areas of knowledge
21. Participate collaboratively and effectively as a team member to ensure and maintain high standards of delivery across the team
22. Support the implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure desired outcomes