Information Governance Officer
- Employer
- Corserv
- Location
- Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 23 Sep 2024
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- Sector
- Engineering, IT, Security
- Job Role
- Corporate Governance
- Job Type
- Permanent
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Job Description
At Cornwall Housing, we're passionate about delivering homes and services to the communities of Cornwall. We're looking for people with data protection and social housing legislation knowledge and experience to join the team. But your approach is just as important - we need talented people who can work with others and who want to make a difference! Join our Cornwall Housing team for the career opportunities... and stay for the community!
About the role
Join Cornwall Housing in our exciting time of change and transformation, with this fantastic opportunity to be our Information Governance Officer in our newly established Resources Directorate.
As part of the Resources team, reporting into our Head of Governance in this role you will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018 within legislative timeframes. You will manage all Freedom of Information and Subject Access requests for CHL and ensure that all deadlines are met in line with regulatory requirements. You will manage and update all key Cornwall Housing Ltd (CHL) policies and procedures, ensuring the policies fit with the strategic direction of the organisation and meet the everyday needs of residents and partners, while being responsive to changes within the sector.
To find out more about the role and requirements, please take a look at the role profile.
About you
to be successful, you'll have:
Our offer to you
Salary: £34,369 per year
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, part time applications will be considered
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Hybrid working - working from home, office and on-site/in the community as needed. Your base will be our main office in Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR.
What you'll get from us in return is:
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. You will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
It's really easy to apply for our roles - simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.
The planned closing date for applications is Sunday 22 September (midnight). However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. So we recommend that you please submit your application early.
Interviews are planned for Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 October 2024 online via Microsoft Teams.
Contact us
If you'd like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact us at peopleandHandS@cornwallhousing.org.uk or 01872 324 329
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing.
Recruitment Agencies - we are not currently seeking agency support with this vacancy, thank you. Please view our information for recruitment agencies here:https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/
At Cornwall Housing, we're passionate about delivering homes and services to the communities of Cornwall. We're looking for people with data protection and social housing legislation knowledge and experience to join the team. But your approach is just as important - we need talented people who can work with others and who want to make a difference! Join our Cornwall Housing team for the career opportunities... and stay for the community!
About the role
Join Cornwall Housing in our exciting time of change and transformation, with this fantastic opportunity to be our Information Governance Officer in our newly established Resources Directorate.
As part of the Resources team, reporting into our Head of Governance in this role you will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is fully compliant with General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018 within legislative timeframes. You will manage all Freedom of Information and Subject Access requests for CHL and ensure that all deadlines are met in line with regulatory requirements. You will manage and update all key Cornwall Housing Ltd (CHL) policies and procedures, ensuring the policies fit with the strategic direction of the organisation and meet the everyday needs of residents and partners, while being responsive to changes within the sector.
To find out more about the role and requirements, please take a look at the role profile.
About you
to be successful, you'll have:
- Data Protection qualification (e.g. ISEB) or relevant experience
- Sound knowledge of the legal, statutory and regulatory requirements that affect Cornwall Housing Limited in relation to information governance
- A good understanding of the principles and practices of the General Data Protection Regulations and the Data Protection Act 2018
Our offer to you
Salary: £34,369 per year
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, part time applications will be considered
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Hybrid working - working from home, office and on-site/in the community as needed. Your base will be our main office in Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR.
What you'll get from us in return is:
- A challenge like no other - Cornwall is unique and so are we!
- A highly competitive total package that includes a decent salary (with annual negotiations with recognised trade unions for cost-of-living salary increases), Local Government Pension Scheme, 23 days annual leave plus bank hols (rising to 28 after 5 years' continuous service) with the option to buy more, family friendly policies, and business flexi-time
- A senior management team who will listen and support you, and encourage your ideas and creative thinking
- Investment and support in your continuous learning and development
- Access to discounts on entertainment, shops, wellbeing and travel through our on-line portal
- And a chance to really make your mark
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. You will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
It's really easy to apply for our roles - simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.
The planned closing date for applications is Sunday 22 September (midnight). However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. So we recommend that you please submit your application early.
Interviews are planned for Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 October 2024 online via Microsoft Teams.
Contact us
If you'd like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact us at peopleandHandS@cornwallhousing.org.uk or 01872 324 329
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing.
Recruitment Agencies - we are not currently seeking agency support with this vacancy, thank you. Please view our information for recruitment agencies here:https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/
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