Information Governance Officer

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to work alongside our experienced Information Governance Manager/DPO to help manage and develop our Data Protection function, which serves our 42 schools and all our stakeholders.

Your Opportunity

You will work independently, but with guidance from our Information Governance Manager, to manage our helpdesk, triaging incoming enquiries and responding or escalating as required.

There will also be the opportunity for you to be involved with reviewing, improving, updating and implementing training materials, guidance, systems and processes.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Information Governance Officer to utilise their expertise, or for someone with experience of working a similar compliance role to further develop their knowledge of UK GDPR working alongside our experienced Information Governance Manager.

The job may be based in any of our regional offices (Banstead, Caterham, Crawley, Camberley or Banbury) but we operate a hybrid working model. Occasional travel may be required to our Head Office in Banstead and to our schools across the South East.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with:

• A good understanding of the requirements of UK GDPR
• Experience of dealing with Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests, or working in a similar compliance environment
• Experience of managing a helpdesk, database or other recording system, including producing regular reporting
• Highly process driven

Join Our Community 

GLF Schools operates 42 primary and secondary schools in 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England. With over 10 years as a growing Multi-Academy Trust, we have over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils. 

Our vision is to raise the aspirations and achievement of all children within our schools. We believe that every child can achieve the highest academic standards with a vibrant, challenging and rich curriculum. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity and serves the needs of their local community; we are committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education. 

Our Employment Offer 

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.

• Access to our highly competitive pension scheme (LGPS) 
• Flexible working options 
• Generous holiday allowance 
• Work life and family friendly policies 
• Employee wellbeing initiatives 
• Career pathways and talent management 
• Access to a staff benefits portal 
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Hours – 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

Contract – Fixed term for 12 months

Start date – ASAP

Salary - £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience (GLF Specialist grade)

Close Date – 13th March 2024

Shortlisting – 14th March 2024

Interview Date – 21st March 2024

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria below, we still encourage you to apply. 

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.