Information Governance and Data Protection Assistant (25 Hours) Temporary Maternity Cover up to 12

Our Information Governance Team are looking for a part-time Information Governance and Data Protection Assistant to provide maternity cover.  

The role will involve maintaining the FOI register daily together with the DPO; respond to certain requests; liaise with all departments involved and assist in the training of other staff members in the development of data protection law.  You will also provide support / assistance to the Councils Data Protection Officer to ensure that matters concerning Information Governance are processed in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with legislation

The right person will need to demonstrate an enthusiastic and systematic approach, have some good knowledge of GDPR & Data Protection Legislation and knowledge of Freedom of Information Act & Environmental Information Regulations procedures 

You should be an excellent team worker with good communication skills who is confident and assertive and use to working under pressure.

Applicants should have strong administrative abilities and be able to work accurately in a busy working environment. GCSEs in Maths and English and good written and verbal communication skills are essential together with a working knowledge of the MS Office suite of packages.

Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council.  We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.  

For an informal discussion please contact Tom Falconer, Information Management and Governance/Data Protection Officer on 01799 510508.

To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 4 May 2025
It is intended that interviews will be held on during week commencing 12 May 2025.

 
CVs will not be accepted.

Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant.  Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.