Department of Corporate Resources

Finance, IT and Procurement

Information Governance Officer

Band 8:   £26,845 - £29,439 pa  

1 x 37 hours per week

Permanent

Based at City Hall, Bradford City Centre (hybrid working)

(PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bradford Councils Corporate Information Governance team. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and resilient team player who has an interest in working in an environment shaped by complex legislation and standards. This small team have a high volume workload and are responsible for the coordination of responses to information requests whilst meeting its legislative obligations relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Environmental information.

You will need to be well organised, be able to work to strict deadlines, possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and be a confident and effective communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships across the authority. You will be expected to deal with complex, sensitive and often highly confidential matters on a regular basis.

To apply for this post you will need to demonstrate that you:

• Can use a wide range of computer applications, particularly Excel and experience of using a document workflow system;
• Communicate effectively at all levels and produce concise user friendly written documentation;
• Work to strict deadlines prioritising and manage a diverse workload;
• Know and understand how to coordinate, interpret and present complex information from a variety of sources;
• Have the ability to deliver procedural guidance and advisory both in writing and by telephone.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for your initial training, after this you will work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection. 

We offer an excellent package, including Local Government Pension Scheme, 37-hour flexible working week, training and development, Bradford City Centre Parking Scheme, Cycle to work Scheme and a discounted Club Active gym offer.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

For further information regarding this post please contact Nij Basi, Information Governance Manager at nij.basi@bradford.gov.uk

Closing Date: 21 April 2023

Please see attached Job Profile: Information Governance Officer- JP.doc