Senior Information Officer

Senior Information OfficerOrganisation: London Borough of HackneyDirectorate: Children and Education / Children and Families ServiceLocation: Hackney, LondonPay Rate: 24.96 - 25.53Contract Type: Full-Time/Temporary Make a real difference in the lives of children and families. The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a motivated, conscientious Senior Information Officer to lead our information management and data protection efforts within the Commissioning, Business Operations and Insight service.In this pivotal role, you will ensure the efficient running of our service by championing robust data security, driving process innovation, and leading a dedicated team. If you thrive in a busy environment and have a strong commitment to public service and equality, we want to hear from you.What You Will DoLead Information Requests: Supervise and administer the processing of highly complex and sensitive Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, ensuring strict adherence to statutory deadlines.Drive Innovation: Champion the development of information systems by researching and piloting new tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to streamline tasks and enhance the customer experience.Champion Data Protection: Act as the lead for data protection and confidentiality policies, working closely with ICT to ensure data security and providing expert guidance to managers and colleagues.Manage Data Systems: Take a proactive, strategic approach to managing ..... full job details .....