Information Governance (IG) Support Officer

You will work alongside the council's Data Protection Officer and Information Governance Officer to support the council's compliance with access to information and data protection legislation. You will use your keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the role. Your organisation and time management skills will be essential to work with different teams across the organisation to ensure that information requests are answered fully and promptly. You will also be supporting internal teams to manage their information safely.

This role will provide you with a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the fast-changing field of Information Governance.

Havant Borough Council is looking for a resourceful and motivated individual to join us as an IG Support Officer. We are looking for someone who wants to learn new skills through practical experience in data protection, freedom of information, and information management., * A desire to learn about information governance and progress by undertaking training to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge for the role.

• Knowledge of IT software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Essential ability to proofread your own work and that of others.
• The ability to input data with accuracy and precision.
• Excellent customer service skills both in person and on calls e.g. Teams calls/meetings.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

• A competitive salary
• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
• Family Friendly Packages
• A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers [https://www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers]