Job Description:

Role: Senior Information Officer
Location: Hackney E8
Pay Rate: £24.96 per hour (PAYE) | £33.64 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary / Contract
DBS: Enhanced DBS required
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced data protection professional looking to make a meaningful impact? The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Senior Information Officer to lead on data protection, information requests, and team supervision within Children and Families Services.

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring data integrity, statutory compliance, and safe information sharing to support the well-being of children and families across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Information Requests: Oversee and process complex, sensitive Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, ensuring full statutory compliance.
• Leadership & Line Management: Supervise and mentor a team of up to 4 Information Officers, managing performance, appraisals, and day-to-day guidance.
• Data Protection & Governance: Serve as the lead on data protection policies, GDPR, and the Data Protection Act for the directorate, providing expert guidance to colleagues and managers.
• Data Security & Systems: Proactively manage system data integrity and collaborate with ICT to ensure robust security and accurate statutory reporting.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: Research, pilot, and champion new functionality and tech tools (including AI) to streamline workflows and enhance customer experience.

Key Requirements

• Data Governance Expertise: Extensive experience processing complex SARs, FOIs, and handling sensitive information under strict confidentiality guidelines.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record of supervising, mentoring, or managing staff.
• Children's Services Experience: Background working within Children's Services or a local authority environment is highly desirable.
• Analytical & Tech Proficient: Exceptional analytical abilities and strong skills across complex IT systems and databases.
• Commitment to Anti-Racism: Hackney aspires to be an anti-racist organisation; candidates must demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice.

How to apply? Send your CV today to be considered for this immediate opportunity.
Please note due to the high number of applications only successful applicants will be contacted

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.