Information Security jobs in United Kingdom
Data Protection and Information Security Officer
Charnwood Borough Council
Data Protection and Information Security Officer
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Data Protection and Information Security Officer
Job summary
A local government council in the UK seeks a Data Protection and Information Security Officer to manage compliance with data protection legislation and implement security policies. The successful candidate will handle data protection requests, conduct risk assessments, and provide guidance to departments on information security. With a focus on strategic governance, this role also includes leading training initiatives and supporting incident response efforts. Join a committed team dedicated to ensuring safety and compliance in information management.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proactive individual with strong analytical skills.
- Thorough understanding of data protection laws including GDPR.
- Experience in information security practices and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Manage data protection requests and data subject access requests.
- Conduct risk assessments and support information security controls.
- Support incident response procedures and contribute to governance activities.
- Provide expert advice to departments on data protection matters.
- Lead training initiatives and contribute to awareness campaigns.
- Contribute to overall information governance strategy and policy.
Skills
Charnwood Borough Council is seeking a skilled Data Protection and Information Security Officer to support the development and implementation of Information Security policies. This role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, including the Data Protection Act and GDPR. As part of the ICT team, the successful candidate will manage data protection requests, conduct risk assessments, and support incident response procedures. They will provide expert advice to departments, lead training initiatives, and contribute to the Council's information governance strategy.
- Manage data protection requests and data subject access requests in accordance with legal requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments and support information security controls implementation.
- Support incident response procedures and contribute to information governance activities.
- Provide expert advice to departments on data protection and information security matters.
- Lead training initiatives and contribute to awareness campaigns across the Council.
- Contribute to the Council's overall information governance strategy and policy development.
- Proactive individual with strong analytical skills.
- Thorough understanding of data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act).
- Experience in information security practices and risk management.
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people. We offer a range of services, from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets. Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together. We are proud of our borough and its communities, including Loughborough with its university, historic markets, and cultural heritage. As a Disability Confident Employer and holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Gold Award, we are committed to an inclusive workplace.
- Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
- Most services are closed over Christmas
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
- Free parking
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