Information Governance Lead
Food Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 19th November 2024
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Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not overseas.
Travel within the UK will be required on an occasional basis, possibly with overnight stays.
About the job
Job summary
The Food Standards Agency is a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure that it is what it says it is and that’s it’s increasingly healthy and more sustainable. The day-to-day delivery of this work relies on huge amounts of varied data. From the research and evidence that we employ to support and guide our policy work, to figures and private details regarding the food business operators at the heart of our regulatory work, the FSA is built on the data we use to keep our operations running and keep consumers safe.
We are looking for an Information Governance Lead who can ensure that data is used effectively and responsibly within the FSA, kept safely and, when requested, shared appropriately. Leading a team of four , you will work to embed good practice for information governance across the entire organisation. Seeking to support the FSA’s use of information and data , your team will represent an authoritative voice that champions data protection whilst enabling us to make the most of the information at the FSA’s fingertips.
Job description
Interweaved with these responsibilities are those relating to the FOI requests received by the Agency. The FSA puts openness and transparency at the centre of what we do, better allowing us to maintain our reputation as a regulatory body. We must seek to respond efficiently to all FOI requests, whilst also ensuring that any data we share is handled responsibly. You will work with the relevant parties across the Agency to meet these expectations, providing support and guidance to those responding to requests.
Working with colleagues across the FSA, you will be a confident communicator who can work quickly and resiliently in the face of multiple priorities. You’ll need to have meticulous attention to detail, and be delivery focused. If you are excited to play an important role in data governance within a government agency don’t hesitate to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Person specification
Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
Qualifications
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Managing a Quality Service
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Selection process details
Full details of the selection process are detailed in the attached candidate pack.
Application and shortlisting
You will be asked to provide personal details (not seen by the Panel) and to confirm your eligibility to apply for the role.
Technical: You will be asked a question to confirm that you meet the Technical requirements of the role.
- A qualification in an aspect of information governance to demonstrate competence, preferably a certified or practitioner level qualification
If you cannot answer yes to this question – you will not be able to proceed further with your application.
You will then be asked to complete an application which will be used to assess you against the following essential criteria.
Essential criteria
Experience
- Lead criteria: Proven experience of leading and decision making on Data Protection and/or Freedom of Information Act compliance in an organisation
- Proven ability of good interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to influence information and data owners
- Track record of leading a privacy by design approach to implementing new technology and designing new services
- Excellent attention to detail with proven experience of providing clear and concise information governance advice
- Proven ability to identify privacy risk, provide appropriate mitigations and balance privacy risk with the delivery of corporate priorities
Lead Criteria An initial sift will take place on the Lead Criteria.
In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the minimum pass mark for the Lead Criteria may be raised at shortlisting stage. Candidates who apply under the DCS, GPTW or RIS schemes and meet the minimum requirements will be unaffected by the pass mark raise.
Interview
If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a final interview in which we will assess you against the following Experience requirements of the role and Civil Service Behaviours.
Behaviours
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Managing a Quality Service
Experience
- Proven experience of leading and decision making on Data Protection and/or Freedom of Information Act compliance in an organisation
Assessment exercise
As part of the interview process, you will be asked to prepare a seen presentation. Further information will be provided to you on the invitation to interview email.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Expected Timeline
Advert closes: 19/11/24
Sift: Expected to take place from 20/11/24
Final panel interview: Expected to take place w/c 02/12/24 or w/c 09/12/24
Interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. (If you do not have the Microsoft Teams application installed on your computer, you can join on the web without installing the application).
Please note that indicated dates may be subject to change.
Childcare Vouchers
Any move to the Food Standards Agency from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare.
Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Reserve List
A reserve list will be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointment may be made.
Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.
Visa Sponsorship
Please note that the FSA does not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications and we are unable to provide any advice about visas.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Diversity and Inclusion
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Jenny Desira
- Email : jenny.desira@food.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : hr.recruitment.campaigns@food.gov.uk
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