Information Governance and Records Manager

As the Information Governance Manager, you will lead the Council's information governance, records management and data protection functions. You will act as the Council's statutory Data Protection Officer, providing expert advice, overseeing compliance, managing governance risks, and ensuring information is handled securely and effectively across the organisation. How You'll Make a Difference

• Lead the Council's information governance, records management and data protection arrangements.
• Provide expert advice on data protection, privacy, information sharing and records management matters.
• Oversee compliance activities, audits, investigations and responses to data protection incidents.
• Support services with Data Protection Impact Assessments and information governance projects.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and guidance to promote effective information management.
• Manage and develop the Information Governance Team while building strong relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
• Help ensure the council operates in a transparent and compliant manner, shaping and managing our responses to statutory requests for information.
  
  Significant experience in information governance, data protection, records management or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of UK data protection legislation, information rights and governance best practice.
• Experience managing compliance activities, governance risks and data protection incidents.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• A relevant professional qualification, degree or equivalent experience in information governance, data protection or a related discipline.
  
  At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
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