GDPR & DSAR Information Management Officer

Public Sector Resourcing; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a GDPR & DSAR Information Management Officer for a 3-month remote contract until 28/03/2026. Responsibilities include processing Subject Access Requests and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR on Data Subject Rights. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of DSAR and GDPR, data redaction experience, and active SC clearance. This role supports significant improvements and efficiencies within the team, making it an exciting opportunity for responsible professionals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Data Subject Access Requests and GDPR regulations.
• Experience in data redaction.
• Proficient in data extraction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Process personal information in Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Update records in the in-house computer system.
• Answer customer and colleague queries.
• Perform general office duties and manual handling.

Skills

Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) Knowledge

GDPR Knowledge

Data Redacting experience

Data extraction skills

Active SC clearance

Tools

Thunderbird data management system

Job description

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a GDPR & DSAR Information Management Officer (Inside IR35) for a 3 Months contract Until 28/03/2026 based REMOTELY

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: [1] www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

This is an exciting time for the team as we are seeking to make significant changes and improvements to many aspects of how we work and the service we provide, especially investigating new technology available and how this can increase efficiency. You will also be joining the team as it prepares for an increase in activity and responsibility.

You will be joining an expanding team who provide a dedicated and expert function in processing SARs. The team has a strong customer service culture, providing a key service across CO so theability and expertise to build strong professional relationships on both an individual and team basis is very important. Close liaison with individual Business Units is vital to meeting our performance indicators a nd there will be opportunity to develop this further.

The role is important as it ensures that we adhere to the UK GDPR requirements on Data Subject Rights and ensure that we issue the right information at the right time, by responding to requests in full and within statutory timescales

Responsibilities

• Process personal information requested in a Subject Access Request (SAR) and determine what information can be released and what is exempt from disclosure. This involves reading large volumes of sensitive information in hard copy and digital formats, carefully and accurately to ensure that information is released and/or withheld from disclosure in accordance with the legislation.
• Update records on in-house computer system
• Answer queries (telephone and correspondence) from customers and colleagues across the Department
• General ad hoc office duties, including some manual handling
• You will demonstrate and encourage behaviours which support the Cabinet Office and Civil Service values.
• There may be opportunities to support wider Data Privacy work in the Cabinet Office

Essential

• Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) Knowledge
• GDPR Knowledge
• Data Redacting experience
• Data extraction skills
• Active SC clearance

Desirable

• Thunderbird data management system

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The Cabinet Office guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".