Information Governance and Compliance Officer

Do you enjoy the complex world of policies, procedures, and data protection?

EMSOU is seeking to recruit two full time Information Governance and Compliance Officer’s into a permanent role located in the vicinity of junction 27. Please note that this role will require regional travel.

As an Information Governance and Compliance Officer you will liaise with senior staff, officers, legal services and commercial suppliers providing proactive Information Governance support, offering specialist technical advice and ensuring that relevant strategies and policies are fit for purposes, effective, and implemented across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of our organisational Information Governance framework.
Helping the Information Manager and Operational Security Officer in investigating and reacting to information incidents.
Report on the findings audits and inspections in a clear and concise manner and make effective recommendations so that appropriate prioritisation and actions are taken.

The must haves

To be educated to degree level in a numerate or literate discipline or demonstrate experience of working at a similar level.
Hold relevant professional qualifications in information management, governance and / or data sharing such as BCS Practitioners Certificate in Data Protection, BCS Practitioner Certification in Information Risk Management; or demonstrate experience of working to a similar standard.
Demonstrate a working experience of the Data Protection Act, Information Security and Risk Management values as they pertain to the collection, use, processing, storage, sharing and disposal of data and information.

What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to be supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.
Salary: £36,996 - £40,950
Due to MV/SC vetting requirements, you must have 5 years continuous residency within the UK at the time of application.

What’s next

If we believe like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you.

Please click apply to complete your application, stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description.

To help you with your application we’ve provided some application guidance linked here.

Vacancy closes on Thursday 31st October 2024 at 23:55.

Who we are

Here at Leicestershire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our capable team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. Its these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police – EMSOU and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website and EMSOU website.https://sway.office.com/f7vdBgaEUUPYS6db?ref=Link&loc=mysways

EMSOU’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality

At EMSOU we celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency. We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements.

We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process. EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed and are proud to be part of the movement of change encouraging organisations to think differently about disability and neurodiversity in the workplace.

Those interested in applying are welcome to have an informal conversation with EMSOU HR to discuss any adjustments that may help either during the recruitment process or whilst carrying out the role to see if these can be accommodated.

The force is undertaking Hays Job Evaluation scheme; therefore the advertised grade may be subject to change. To be completed by April 2024 and if there are any changes to the grade, they will take effect from this date.