Data Protection and Information Security Officer (M329)

Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is searching for the latest member of #TeamCBC!  

 

A new exciting opportunity has become available for a dynamic individual to join the Information and Communications Services team at Charnwood Borough Council.

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Protection and Information Security Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining our data protection and information security policies and procedures. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and protecting our organisation's data assets.

 

Candidates will be required to have a detailed understanding of information security legislation, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

The benefits of working with us: 

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles 
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.  

 

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group. 

 

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs 

 

About the Council  

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people. 

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets. 

 

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together 

 

About Charnwood 

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore. 

 

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK.  It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world. 

 

Closing date 12 January 2025

 

No agencies please.