Assistant Information Governance Officer

Job description

The post-holder is responsible for supporting the Information Governance Management Team in all aspects of the delivery of a professional Information Governance Service for EA including compliance with Freedom of Information (FOI), Data Protection (DP) Legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), Records Management, Complaints and Assembly Questions.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a professional Information Governance Service for EA and schools in the areas of Freedom of Information (FOI), Data Protection (DP) and GDPR, Records Management, Complaints and Assembly Questions.
• Oversee and support EA’s compliance with FOI, DP and GDPR, EIR and Complaints including, managing contact with directorates, compliance with timescales, formulating responses to information requests and effective administration.
• Ensure that information requests and complaints are consistently processed in line with relevant legislation, EA policy, procedures, advice and guidance.
• Provide support to staff on the interpretation and application of the EA’s Corporate Information policies including FOI, DP, GDPR, Records Management and Complaints.
• Provide advice and support to schools on the interpretation and handling of Freedom of Information Requests, Subject Access Requests and Records Management queries.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold an HNC/HND or above examination qualification and have a minimum of two years’ experience working in an administrative/support role within an area governed by legislation or statutory framework OR
• Have a minimum of five years’ experience working in an administrative/support role within an area governed by legislation or statutory framework
• Demonstrable experience of contributing to the development of policy or procedures in the context of an area governed by legislation or statutory framework
• Demonstrable customer service orientated approach in service delivery in the context of an area governed by legislation or statutory framework
• A high level of IT literacy including experience of using Microsoft Office applications
• A proven ability to successfully prioritise and deliver a busy programme of work in the context of an area governed by legislation or statutory framework

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrable experience working in an Information Governance role.

Further Information

Base location to be agreed on appointment A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.