The Information Commissioner is responsible for:
• carrying personal responsibility for the fulfilment of all the statutory responsibilities conferred upon the Commissioner;
• providing leadership and strategic direction inside the Commissioner’s office;
• building and maintaining excellent personal and organisational relationships with key stakeholders, including Ministers, Parliament, the News Media, and the trade association Intellect
• responding to consultations on data protection and freedom of information issues; and
• acting as Accounting Officer for the Commissioner’s office.

Person specification: Essential Criteria
This is a demanding, politically sensitive and high profile post. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

LEADERSHIP
• Successful track record of “transformational” leadership
• Substantial record of “Customer Insight”, ideally within a statutory framework
• Sound and strong financial and performance management skills
• Ability to work with others to maintain consistency smoothly and effectively

COMMUNICATION
• Evidence of the ability to influence effectively with staff, colleagues, stakeholders and across the public and private sectors
• Track record of excellent public speaking and media relations

INTELLECT
• Intellectual capability to move easily between significant detail and the bigger picture
• Demonstrated ability to influence policy
• Breadth of strategic vision

JUDGEMENT
• Evidence of independence and impartiality gained at board-level or equivalent
• Excellent judgement, including the ability to identify and manage risk

EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Evidence of operating successfully in a legal or quasi-legal environment
• Evidence of demonstrating resilience and adaptability in taking on challenges in a complex environment
• Demonstrated ability to make personal impact and achieve personal credibility
• Flexibility, adaptability and resilience under pressure

Desirable Criteria
• An understanding of Whitehall and the wider public sector
• An awareness of and interest in information issues
• An understanding of the key legislation
• Ability to master the requirements of central government financial and staff management policies and protocols
• Legal qualification and experience
• Familiarity with the World Wide Web version 1.0

How to apply : For more information you can obtain the full information pack from our employment agency advisers, Saxton Bampfylde at www.saxbam.com/jobs quoting reference DJCG or email DJCG@SAXBAM.COM or telephone +44 (0)1483 409 713 (during office hours)
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