Information Governance Assistant

Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Information Governance Assistant at our Chichester campus. You will join us on a full time, permanent basisand in return, we will offer a competitive salary of£23,151 - £25,424 per annum.

The Information Governance Assistant role:

Do you have an interest in data protection and safeguarding personal information?

As our Information Governance Assistant, you will work under the guidance of the Information Governance Manager, and play a key role in ensuring that the Group meets its legal obligations in the areas of Data Protection and Freedom of Information. You will support the Information Governance Manager in driving forward the College Data Protection compliance project and raising awareness of Data Protection throughout the Group.

Key Responsibilities of ourInformation Governance Assistant:

• Assisting the Information Governance Manager in managing and maintaining the Group’s compliance with Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.
• Advising on matters related to data privacy legislation and having due regard for risks relating to processing operations as well as the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing.
• Assisting in the review of procedures, policies, privacy notices and contracts relating to processing of personal information.
• Assisting in the monitoring of compliance with data protection of related audits.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a register of data processing activities and data life cycles, ensuring that each is compliant with legislation.
• Assisting in the establishment, testing, and monitoring of the data breach response process.
• Maintaining a log of any data privacy related incidents together with tracking resulting actions.
• Assisting in the development and delivery of training as required to ensure that Group staff members are adequately informed of group policies and obligations.

Our ideal Information Governance Assistant should have the below skills and experience:

• General education to level 3 or above
• Qualifications or certifications in Data Protection & Freedom of Information or willingness to work towards
• General understanding of data protection, data privacy, freedom of information and the issues that organisations may face
• Experience working in an administrative role
• Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Closing date for applications: 13th May 2024

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses

If you would like to learn more about our Information Governance Assistant role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks.