Information Governance & FOI Specialist - Hybrid & Training

Berkshire Sensory Consortium; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieving for Children (AfC) is seeking an Information Governance Support Officer to coordinate FOI and Data Subject requests under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will support AfC staff with advice, training, and assistance in designing compliant policies.

The role emphasizes strong information governance knowledge, confidentiality, and excellent communication to explain complex issues clearly and foster collaboration within a child-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of coordinating FOI and Data Subject requests, including redaction
• Maintaining systems for recording and controlling information requests
• Providing advice, training, and support on FOI and data protection
• Collaborating to design policies and processes ensuring legal compliance

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and processing FOI and Data Subject requests, including the redaction of information and preparation of public reports.
• Maintaining effective systems for recording and controlling all received information requests.
• Providing essential support, advice, and training to AfC staff regarding FOI and data protection matters.
• Collaborating with the management team to design and implement policies and processes that ensure strict legal compliance.

Skills

Information governance

GDPR knowledge

Data Protection Act 2018

Confidentiality principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Experience in Children’s Services or Health environment (desirable)

Job description

Achieving for Children (AfC) is seeking an Information Governance Support Officer to coordinate FOI and Data Subject requests under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will support AfC staff with advice, training, and assistance in designing compliant policies.

The role emphasizes strong information governance knowledge, confidentiality, and excellent communication to explain complex issues clearly and foster collaboration within a child-focused environment.