Information Governance Manager

Information Governance Manager – 3 months + - Full Time – Hybrid Working

Venn Group is pleased to be assisting a Local Authority in the South West which is seeking to appoint an experienced Information Governance Manager to join its team.

This is a full time position for an initial duration of 3 months. Hybrid working is required, with the successful candidate expected to attend the office on a weekly basis.

Previous experience within a statutory Data Protection position within Local Government is essential. Managerial experience is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Contributing to the development of the Council’s Information Governance strategies, policies procedures and guidance
• Providing strategic data protection leadership for the council in order to ensure compliance with data protection legislation
• Encouraging, promoting, and motivating staff to engage in Information Governance, providing the appropriate support to staff to maintain and improve organisational performance.
• Managing a small team and advising on recruitment practices within the organisation
• Handling Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and Access to Records Requests and reporting performance to the Governance Committee

A daily rate of up to £500 (depending on experience) is offered for this post.

To apply for this role or to find out about other legal jobs, please contact Charlotte Foley (cfoley@venngroup.com) or call 0117 930 8760.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.