Information Governance Officer

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.

We currently have a vacancy for an Information Governance Officer to join our Legal, Governance & Compliance team.

Governance, Risk and Compliance Services provides a dual role of enabling and protecting the authority to deliver on its priorities. It supports the organisation in operating within the appropriate governance and assurance framework, providing the necessary oversight and guidance, and working collaboratively with a ‘whole system’ approach. This includes identifying collective issues, inconsistencies and gaps across the Combined Authority and providing holistic solutions.

This post is subject to vetting clearance.

Due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks at the appropriate level and any job offer will be conditional subject to successful vetting clearance. Applicants should be aware that it is not possible to make meaningful vetting enquiries in many jurisdictions outside the UK. Vetting clearance cannot therefore be granted if the applicant has not been resident in the UK for the relevant minimum period and comparable vetting enquiries cannot be made in jurisdictions where the individual has been residing.

The relevant periods are three years for NPPV 1&2 and five years for NPPV3. Further guidance can be found here.

Our Offer

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

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Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.

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Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.

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Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).

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Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.

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Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.

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Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.

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Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.

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Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.

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Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role

Reporting into the Information Governance Manager & Data Protection Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

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Advise on compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), by responding to officer queries, supporting corporate projects, etc.

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Process requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), and the UK GDPR.

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Risk assesses the impact of new data collection exercises by reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

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Review the accuracy and consistency of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) before they are signed.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

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Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

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Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role.

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Knowledge of Data Protection, FOI, EIR, records management and information governance issues and related legislation.

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Ability to organise and assimilate technical information and convey it to relevant colleagues and stakeholders to facilitate the progression of matters.

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Ability to work independently on a variety of information governance work, including providing a high standard of advice to officers in relation to the work.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.

Further Information

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people\’s age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.

Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis