Contract Type: Fixed term contract (up to 12 months)
Contract Reason: Maternity cover
Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development
Salary: Grade M. Scale 52 – £70,517 to Scale 55 – £77,604
Hours Per Week: 36
Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BH
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
Tameside Council is seeking an experienced Information Governance professional to lead our Information Governance function and fulfil the statutory role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) over a 12 month fixed term period.
You will provide strategic leadership to ensure compliance with data protection, information governance and freedom of information legislation, while supporting innovation and the effective use of information across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Information Governance service and providing expert advice on UK GDPR, FOI and related legislation.
- Acting as the Council’s statutory Data Protection Officer.
- Developing governance frameworks, policies and standards to support secure and compliant information use.
- Promoting a positive data culture across all services.
- Supporting digital transformation and the safe adoption of emerging technologies, including AI.
- Managing information risks, incidents and compliance activities across the Council and hosted services.
This is an excellent opportunity to influence organisational strategy and help ensure data is used responsibly to improve outcomes for residents.
About You
You will have:
- Significant experience in Information Governance, Data Protection and FOI.
- Experience leading teams and driving organisational improvement.
- Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, information risk and compliance.
- The ability to influence senior leaders, elected members and partners.
- Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills.
A relevant professional qualification, or equivalent experience, is essential.
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A strong focus on health, wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact for local communities.
Our STRIVE values are at the heart of everything we do.
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We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
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Position Status
If you are passionate about information governance and data protection and want to help shape the future of digital services at Tameside, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Becky Swan on becky.swan@tameside.gov.uk
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