Information Governance Officer

East West Rail
Milton Keynes
2 months ago
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Description

A little bit about us:

East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between
Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport
choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that –
improving prosperity for people and places along the way.

East West Railway Company (that’s us) was created by the Department for
Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction
through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the
right way.

At East West Railway Company, we’re committed to building an inclusive
railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team
that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple
– to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be
themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.


Role Summary:
This role will work within EWR Co’s Legal Team (reporting to the Head of Legal) and alongside colleagues across the company to manage the caseload in relation to Information Governance, Freedom of Information, Environmental Information and Data Protection.

Function:
The Chief Executive’s Office will work across the organisation to help deliver 
the EWR’s strategic priorities and oversee activities to support the Chief 
Executive, Executive and Board. The Chief Executive Officer serves as the 
public face of the company in most cases and is the main interface with our 
Client, the Department for Transport. 


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead on the day-to-day caseload of information requests received under the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations, in compliance with statutory timeframes and Internal policy.
  • Provide support in updating and maintaining EWR Co’s Publication Scheme.
  • To clarify, analyse and interpret information requests to ensure accurate responses are given and liaising with colleagues as necessary, including writing draft responses.
  • Provide exemption and exception advice to colleagues for information requests and raising these with the Senior Legal Counsel as required.
  • Assist with the redaction and preparation of information for release under the access to information legislation, ensuring the release of accurate and good quality information, and providing advice to EWR Co staff when required.
  • Assist the DPO to continue to establish a proactive and integrated approach to Information Governance through developing and maintaining robust and effective policies, systems and processes. Manage the day-to-day management of Data Protection matters on behalf of the Data Protection Officer, including handling DSAR’s and 
    personal data breaches, in collaboration with the Senior Legal Counsel.
  • Provide practical advice across the business on day-to-day information management tasks.
  • Support the Data Protection Officer with developing and maintaining a data protection compliance framework which ensures the business meets its statutory, regulatory and performance obligations in relation to Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulations, Confidentiality, Information Sharing and data security.
  • Organise and support with delivering training with regard to FOI, EIR, and Data Protection legislation. Support the IT and commercial team to specify and design security 
    requirements that comply with Data Protection law.
  • Maintain all relevant Data Protection registers and logs, ensuring accuracy and reporting requirements are followed when required.
  • Provide complex administrative support, monitoring and reporting on projects where IG support has been provided.
  • To identify and support completion and compliance with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).
  • Take responsibility of your own and others’ health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.
  • Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers’ money at the forefront of decisions. Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
  • Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Practical experience of compliance with Freedom of Information, Environmental Information and Data Protection laws
  • Ability to prepare documentation outlining Information Governance related subjects Proven ability to draft redact documents and prepare disclosure schedules for proposed disclosures in accordance with legislation
  • Ability to analyse Data, and collate data from a variety of sources to assess information disclosures
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as be a team player


Benefits

What we offer:

•     Competitive base salary
•     Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
•     36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
•     Life assurance
•     Employee Assistance Programme
•     Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
•     On-the-spot and annual awards
•     Advanced learning and development programmes
•     Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
•     Enhanced family-friendly policies
•     Exceptional IT tools


EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives.  EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual’s work life balance and style

Diversity and Inclusion:
To discover the best solutions, it’s important we embrace diversity of thought. That’s why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.

If you want to connect lives and unlock the future, then we’d love to hear from you.
East West Railway Company is a new and exciting venture at the forefront of the changing landscape of the rail industry, delivering substantial fast-paced improvement to modernise the railway.

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