Data Governance Officer

Contract: Full time – permanent x 1. Full time Fixed Term 2 year contract.

Are you an experienced Data or Information Governance Officer? Are you passionate about protecting customer data? Are you looking for a permanent role with a successful organisation?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Governance Officer to join our Technology and Change Team to support the development, quality, governance and protection of data and information across the organisation. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how data and information governance processes and policies can be developed and enhanced, have an understanding of current data protection guidance and legislation and have knowledge of statutory requirements, including requirements in respect of professional body.

You will have experience of data improvement, information governance and data protection compliance functions, of contributing to service improvement, service efficiency and seeking innovation and have a proven track record of working to and achieving deadlines and targets.

Excellent analytical, audit and decision-making skills are essential as well as the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate so excellent communication skills are vital. You will have literacy and numeracy skills to Level 3 or equivalent.

The Technology & Change Service provides ICT, digital, change management and customer service which enable the organisation and its partners to achieve their outcomes and continually improve the services we deliver to the people of North Yorkshire and beyond.

As a North Yorkshire County Council employee you will have access to some great benefits via our everybody benefit’s scheme such as shopping discounts, home technology and green car salary sacrifice schemes, financial wellbeing and health assured and our employee assistance programme to assist with your health and wellbeing. You will also have access to our local government pension scheme, a generous plan for your retirement with the option to increase your monthly contribution if you so wish.

For more information about our role please contact Jason Geldard-Phillips on 01609 536822

Key dates:

Closing date: Sunday 20th December

Interview date: Week commencing January 4th.

The interviews will be by Skype Video.