Hybrid Information Governance Officer

Wiltshire Career Site; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an Information Governance Officer to join the Information Governance and Cyber Security department. The role involves handling FOI responses and Subject Access Requests, advising staff on data protection and records management, and keeping abreast of governing laws and best practices.

You will contribute to safeguarding, data protection, and information governance initiatives, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Information Governance or a specialist qualification in Data Protection/FOI.
• Significant experience in Information Governance.
• Well organised with good time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Good written skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Freedom of Information requests and Subject Access Requests, ensuring compliance with statutory timeframes and legislation.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on data protection, including data sharing and disclosure, FOI, and records management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of information governance legislation and best practice.

Skills

FOI responses

Data protection

Records management

Time management

Written communication

Education

Degree in Information Governance/related field

Specialist qualification in Data Protection or FOI

Job description

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an Information Governance Officer to join the Information Governance and Cyber Security department. The role involves handling FOI responses and Subject Access Requests, advising staff on data protection and records management, and keeping abreast of governing laws and best practices.

You will contribute to safeguarding, data protection, and information governance initiatives, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for