Job profile

X2 Permanent Positions / 37hrs per week.

This is an exciting time to be joining the Digital Services Division as we are working to transform the experience for all our citizens, businesses, staff and visitors through the best use if Digital, Data and Technology (DDat)

We are currently looking for an Assistant Risk and Information Governance Officer to join our team.

Neath Port Talbot’s vision is for the county borough to be a place where everyone has an equal chance to get on in life – a place where people want to live, learn and work and bring up their family. 

Through the innovative use of digital, data and technology, we will transform the Neath Port Talbot experience for all our citizens, businesses, staff and visitors.

Reporting to the Risk and Information Governance Manager, the post holder will support the development and implementation of the Risk and Information Governance Strategy and Framework to ensure compliance across the Council.

Engaging with teams from across the Council, fostering strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, the Assistant Risk and Information Governance Officer will support them with the critical consideration of Risk and Information Governance in all aspects of their work.

Ideally candidates will have experience in the following areas:

• Data Protection
• Information Management
• Information Security
• Risk Assessment

The main duties of the post;

• Support the development, implementation of Information Governance and Information Security policies and guidance.

• Assist in providing operational support, training, expert advice, guidance to officers at all levels on information governance related issues.

• Adopt and implement approaches to measure the Council’s Information Governance performance against National Security Standards to ensure good data security and that personal information is handled correctly.

• Assist in undertaking information governance and security audits and information risk assessments with Information Asset Managers and key stakeholders to ensure they are informed and supported in the execution of their data responsibilities.

• Assist in providing expert advice and direction to improve information governance to the Information Governance Board, SIRO and management teams.

• Assist the implementation of, and compliance with GDPR.

• Assist the conducting and reviewing of Data Protection Impact Assessments.

• Assist in maintaining the Councils Information Asset Register, ensuring it is kept up-to date by the departmental Information Asset Managers and key stakeholders.

• Maintaining official registers and records, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation and best practice standards.

Ideally you will be;

Be educated to HNC level or possess equivalent occupational experience.

Have formal qualifications in Digital Services, IT Service Management and/or business management e.g. Agile, ITIL, Prince2.

This role forms part of the Information Governance career pathway linked to the DDaT structure within Digital Services. The successful application will be supported in their development with relevant training and qualifications and the potential to develop along the career pathway to Risk and Information Governance Officer.

Some of the reasons you should consider joining #TeamNPT Digital Services:

• Supporting the delivery of high-performing public services ✔
• Modern DDaT structure with clear career pathways ✔
• Hybrid working ✔
• Frequent staff development discussions with training you need for your role and to grow ✔
• Good Annual Leave allowance ✔
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme ✔
• Staff discount offers ✔
• Cycle to Work Scheme ✔
• Relocation Scheme ✔
• Life Assurance ✔
• Discounted Gym Membership ✔

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Richard Davies on

Phone: 01639 686220 or,

Email:   r.davies8@npt.gov.uk

This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Applicants must attach a current CV to their application and include a separate covering letter (of no more than two sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in the position and provide suitable evidence to meet the essentials in the person specification.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.