Job Introduction
Do you care about data protection and information management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference?
If the answer is yes, then you might be the right person to join our team as a Corporate Information Officer.
At Milton Keynes City Council, we are dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We work together for the good of our team, council and local community.
We promote a supportive culture, challenge assumptions, and take ownership of our work. We are always willing to change and do things differently to achieve the best outcomes.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and contribute to the success of the city council, we want to hear from you.
Join us in making a difference and ensuring the highest standards of data protection and information management.
This role is may suitable for home working, following an assessment.
Interviews for this role will be held W/C 9 June 2025.
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Expert Advice and Training: Stay up-to-date with Data Protection, Subject Access Requests (SAR), Freedom of Information (FOI), and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). Provide advice, support, and training to staff and managers to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Database Management: Maintain and update databases for SARs, FOI, and EIR requests. Liaise with key colleagues to collate relevant information and ensure timely, high-quality responses.
- Risk Mitigation: Assess breach reports, support colleagues in mitigating risks, and implement improved data protection practices. Escalate issues to senior colleagues or the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as needed.
- Customer Communication: Communicate directly with customers regarding data protection and access to information requests.
- Collaboration: Work with services to develop or adopt Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and sharing agreements. Assist in maintaining records for UK GDPR compliance.
- Reporting: Produce reports on data protection and access to information requests, promoting transparency and improving compliance with legislation.
- Law Enforcement Liaison: Liaise with police forces to provide access to records related to investigations, preparing files for inspection and disclosures for judicial processes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Education and Experience: Qualified to A-level with experience in a professional environment. Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, Data Protection Act, and confidentiality requirements.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex principles clearly. High standard of literacy and effective written communication skills.
- IT Proficiency: Ability to use standard office IT packages and other role-based tools.
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
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