We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Information Governance Officer, with a passion for delivering compliance in an organisation that positively impacts the communities we serve. This new role comes at an exciting time as the Fund is launching its new Digital Strategy. The new strategy will provide opportunities to get involved in some interesting and innovative projects to assist in your development in Information Governance.
In this new role, you will be assisting the Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer with day to day task management such as:
- Data breach recording, investigation and resolution,
- First point of contact for processing requests from customers and individuals within statutory timescales,
- Responding to internal data protection queries,
- Management of Information Governance communication channels including SharePoint
- Assisting with projects.
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ideally have 1 – 2 years’ experience working in an Information Governance role. The role requires the successful candidate to work both independently and as part of the wider Information Governance team, work to internal and regulatory deadlines and be able to respond to data protection queries, escalating issues to the IG Manager when necessary.
We have a hybrid approach to working, however the role can be predominantly home working, with occasional travel to a Fund office. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.
Interview details:
- Date: 3rd and 4th December
- Format: Online
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: [email protected]
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience in an information governance role, including working with and advising on data protection legislation and requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of simultaneously managing data rights requests, data breach incidents, queries and project work
- Experience of developing and managing relationships with colleagues across the business
- Ability to maintain accurate records
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of MS Office suite including Teams/SharePoint
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in an agile and fast moving environment
- Experience of making evidence based decisions
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).