Job Description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking for a Information Governance Officer to join our team in Ipswich. You will join us on a full time (37 hours per week) on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £43,693 - £50,788 per annum (pro rata for part time).

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an Information Governance Officer to join our ICT and Programmes team. You will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

Join us as an Information Governance Officer and be at the heart of safeguarding our data and information assets. 

You will develop and implement policies, ensuring we stay ahead of key information laws like the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK-GDPR. 

Your expertise will guide us through data breaches and security incidents, while your passion for data protection will help foster a culture of compliance across our organisations.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Information Governance Officer with a passion for data protection. 

You should have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience and a strong understanding of data protection laws. 

Excellent communication skills are essential as you will need to present complex information clearly and build effective working relationships. 

Your ability to manage compliance processes and deliver projects efficiently will be key to your success in this role. 

If you are ready to make a significant impact and help us protect our valuable information assets, we want to hear from you! 

About us

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

Great opportunities for learning and development.

Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).

Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.

Wellbeing Support Programme.

Employee Assist Programme.

Health Care Options.

Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2025

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Information Governance Officer role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts