Information Governance & Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

Solicitors Regulation Authority; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Solicitors Regulation Authority in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Information Governance and Compliance professional to join the team. You will handle complex data protection requests, FOIA disclosures, and information governance matters, acting as a key contact and helping to raise awareness across the organisation.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently within a regulatory/compliance setting.

Qualifications

• Working experience of processing complex data subject requests and freedom of information requests.
• Excellent knowledge of Information Governance and an understanding of relevant legislation (Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), Data (Use and Access) Act EU and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA)).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality written work
• Ability to research and review, analyse and present legal information
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative, seeking guidance when appropriate
• Good level of IT skills knowledge and experience of using Microsoft O365 applications and tools.

Responsibilities

• Deal with information governance and compliance matters, mainly handling complex and high-volume requests under data protection legislation, data protection complaints and information requests under FOIA.
• Act as a key contact for data protection and information governance, and support colleagues in handling complex disclosure matters and join projects where advice and support are required.
• Raise the profile of Information Governance and increase awareness of data protection across the organisation, developing and delivering training and awareness sessions, creating policies, procedures and guidance.
• Assist the DPO's wider team in all aspects of information governance and compliance.
• Work in a regulatory, legal, or compliance environment with excellent attention to detail and organisation to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure regulatory obligations are met.

Skills

Data protection

Information governance

FOIA knowledge

GDPR knowledge

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft O365

Job description

Solicitors Regulation Authority in Birmingham is seeking a proactive Information Governance and Compliance professional to join the team. You will handle complex data protection requests, FOIA disclosures, and information governance matters, acting as a key contact and helping to raise awareness across the organisation.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently within a regulatory/compliance setting.