Temporary Information Governance Officer

Joint Information Management Unit
Kidlington
TVP Broad Band 3G
£13.14 per hour
Full Time
Agency

3 month temporary contract 

Looking to go to work to make a difference? Be part of an organisation that protects our communities from harm and investigates crime?

Looking for a role where you: assist IT projects to deliver new technology which brings offenders to justice, help officers to share information to protect the vulnerable  and advise senior officers so that they can fully utilise the very information that is the life blood of policing? With the added challenge of making sure all this is done in compliance with data protection legislation and the Code of Practice on the Management of Police Information?

Being an Information Governance Officer in Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary will give you just that opportunity!

You will be working in the Joint Information Management Unit, a department which recognises, celebrates and values not only your skills and expertise, but also your commitment and the diverse ideas that you bring. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and you will work in an environment where you can flourish. 

You will be an effective and confident communicator with good influencing skills and be able to explain complex concepts in a user friendly way. You will have the ability to engage customers at all levels, delivering good service along the way. You will, have good problem solving skills and be able to prioritise and manage varied work within tight deadlines. You will need a good eye for detail but if you don’t have much specialised information management knowledge already, you will get a chance to learn it on the job. No two days in the role are the same. You could be delivering a presentation to senior leaders, dealing with data protection queries by telephone, writing information sharing agreements or working with project teams to assess data protection impact on new technologies, and more!

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to recruitmentpolicestaff@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 15737. 

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Valuing Difference.  We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

This opportunity is closed to applications.