Information Governance Officer

Hatched Recruitment Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking an Information Governance Officer for a Bradford-based local authority. The role focuses on managing SARs/DSARs and FOI requests, ensuring responses comply with legal deadlines and governance standards.

You will apply exemptions/redactions appropriately and coordinate with internal teams and external partners while maintaining high data-protection standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling SAR/DSAR and FOI requests.
• Strong knowledge of Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
• Significant hands-on document redaction experience.
• Ability to manage confidential data and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage SAR/DSAR and FOI requests to meet statutory deadlines.
• Review documents and apply exemptions and redactions.
• Identify, retrieve and collate information from records.
• Draft accurate correspondence and maintain request documentation.
• Maintain SAR/FOI registers and internal databases for reporting.
• Liaise with individuals, businesses and other authorities as needed.
• Handle highly sensitive personal information with discretion.
• Stay updated on information governance legislation and guidance.

Skills

SAR/DSAR handling

FOI requests

UK GDPR knowledge

Data Protection Act

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Discretion with sensitive data

Tools

Redaction tools

Job description

Information Governance Officer

We are looking for an experienced SAR & FOI Administrator to join a local authority team in Bradford. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in information governance, who can manage sensitive information requests accurately and ensure all responses meet legal requirements and statutory deadlines.

You will be the first point of contact for information governance queries, including Subject Access Requests (SARs/DSARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. You will handle complex and high-volume requests, ensuring information is processed in line with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation.

This is a 3-month temporary assignment, with the possibility of an extension for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate SAR/DSAR and FOI requests, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Review documents and apply appropriate redactions and exemptions in line with relevant legislation.
• Identify, retrieve and collate information from electronic and paper records.
• Draft correspondence and prepare accurate documentation in response to requests.
• Maintain SAR/FOI registers and internal databases to track requests and support reporting.
• Act as the first point of contact for information governance queries from individuals, businesses and other authorities.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential personal information with discretion and professionalism.
• Work with internal teams and external partners, including the police, to obtain relevant information.
• Keep up to date with information governance legislation, guidance and best practice.

About You

• Strong practical knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
• Proven experience managing SAR/DSAR and FOI requests, including applying exemptions and redactions.
• Significant hands‑on experience in document redaction is essential.
• Experience handling confidential and highly sensitive personal data, including potentially distressing material.
• Good IT skills, with experience using redaction tools being an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of work to strict deadlines.
• The ability to analyse complex information and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders.
• A customer‑focused approach and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• The ability to use sound judgement, provide information governance guidance and maintain confidentiality at all times