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About Us We are dedicated to keeping our information accurate, safe and secure to support our operations. As an Information Governance Lead, you will play a critical role managing Information Risk, Information Asset Management, Records of Processing Activities, Data Incidents, Information Sharing, Data Protection Impact Assessments and Information Management across the organisation. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role Information is key to keeping people safe and ensuring that the frontline is successful in dealing with crime and protecting victims. This role is part of the foundation that is the driving force behind successful law enforcement. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Information Governance Lead to lead our dynamic Information Governance team and oversee compliance around our information and personal data. As an Information Governance Lead you will be responsible for the allocation and delivery of tasks by the team and oversee co-ordination and management of compliance processes across the organisation and where necessary providing relevant training, communications and specialist advice on information management, data protection, information risk and Management of Police Information (MoPI). Responsibilities - Day to day management of the Information Governance Team, allocating tasks and co-ordinating work to specialist workstreams to ensure consistent, high quality advice and support across the force.
- Information Asset Management – overseeing the Information Asset Management Procedure across the force ensuring Information Asset Owners and Managers are aware of and are managing internal controls, providing support and assistance to them and managing and maintaining the Information Asset Register, reporting monthly and annually to senior managers.
- Information Risk Management - overseeing Information Risk Management across the force, co-ordinating updates and advising on appropriate mitigating actions, working with corporate risk and other workstreams to identify areas of risk which need to be escalated to senior managers; managing and maintain the Information Risk register and advising on probability and impact, identification and treatment of information risk, with input from relevant stakeholders; providing reports to senior managers and linking in with other workstreams; developing communications and awareness in relation to specific and general risks.
- Records of Processing Activities/Data Mapping – overseeing a rolling programme of data mapping to populate a Records of Processing Activities across the force, verifying accounts of processing and implementing a mechanism for changes and additions; identifying areas of non-compliance and advising on these; identifying forums in which changes and approvals are in order to embed this process; managing and maintaining the register in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Information Management – ensuring that corporate and operational information is managed in accordance with best practice and Management of Police Information (MoPI) using the Microsoft Office suite and police databases, considering all formats of information and new technologies.
- Compliance Audits – to carry out a programme of compliance audits across the force against set criteria and manage external audit recommendations relating to Data Protection.
- Complex problem solving and analysis.
- Understanding of legislation.
- Reporting to senior managers and communication with external regulatory bodies.
- Developing communications and awareness about the activities set out above.
- Communicating with all levels of seniority within the force.
Where you’ll fit in The Information Governance Lead sits within the department’s Information Governance Team and reports to the Data Protection Officer. What are our benefits Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as: - Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
- Free access to on-site gyms
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Local government pension scheme
- Range of support networks
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Generous sick pay provisions
- Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities. Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email Brian, Clare & Rima via positive.action@gwent.police.uk or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills. |
