About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the busy Information Governance service and specifically in helping to deliver the important service of Freedom of Information Act requests. We receive a wide range of requests asking for information about work the council does, decisions we make and projects we undertake. The Information Governance service play a key role in ensuring that our answers comply with legislation, provide context and explain what the council does.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Ben Stevenson, ben.stevenson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
What will you be doing?
The role will involve reviewing electronic and paper information which may relate to decisions, projects, contracts and council services such as highways, transport, social care matters, and education. You should be able to apply your knowledge to ensure that the council provides disclosure in line with legislation and ICO guidance within the statutory timescales. This will involve carefully reviewing records and using software to apply redactions to information which is not disclosable.
The service provide advice and guidance across the council so you should be able to demonstrate our knowledge of FOI, EIR and data protection legislation.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- understands the need for excellent customer service
- manage their own workload
- has great communication skills.
- work as part of a team to ensure success
- have a good understanding of FOI and EIR legislation
- have great attention to detail.
Our benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:
- Flexible working
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- A comprehensive wellbeing package
- Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts
- A comprehensive pension scheme.
- IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed
- An employee recognition scheme
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
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