Information Governance Officer

Adecco Portugal; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is recruiting an Information Governance Officer for a temporary role in Bootle, Liverpool. You will manage FOI requests, respond to SARs, interpret data protection legislation, and provide guidance on information rights across the organisation.

You will liaise with internal teams to gather required information, ensure timely responses within statutory deadlines, and maintain accurate records and case outcomes. Strong stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Freedom of Information requests.
• Experience handling Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Strong understanding of Data Protection legislation and GDPR.
• Knowledge of Information Governance and Records Management.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to real-world scenarios.
• Experience working to statutory deadlines and managing multiple requests.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficient communication and stakeholder management.
• Confident in reviewing sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests from the public and various stakeholders.
• Process and respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs) while adhering to Data Protection legislation.
• Review, assess, and interpret information requests to provide appropriate responses.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather necessary information for disclosures.
• Ensure all responses are issued within legislative timescales, maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Identify and apply relevant exemptions as required.
• Support compliance with Data Protection and Information Governance requirements.
• Maintain precise records of requests, responses, and case outcomes.
• Review both electronic and paper-based records to locate pertinent information.
• Offer advice and guidance to colleagues regarding information rights legislation.
• Assist in developing and improving information governance processes and systems.
• Support records management activities and best practises across the organisation.

Job description

Information Governance Officer

Our client is seeking an experienced and dedicated Information Governance Officer to support the management and delivery of crucial information governance activities within the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about upholding information rights and ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation.

Location: Bootle L30

Contract Type: Temporary

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests from the public and various stakeholders.
• Process and respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs) while adhering to Data Protection legislation.
• Review, assess, and interpret information requests to provide appropriate responses.
• Liaise with internal departments to gather necessary information for disclosures.
• Ensure all responses are issued within legislative timescales, maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Identify and apply relevant exemptions as required.
• Support compliance with Data Protection and Information Governance requirements.
• Maintain precise records of requests, responses, and case outcomes.
• Review both electronic and paper-based records to locate pertinent information.
• Offer advice and guidance to colleagues regarding information rights legislation.
• Assist in developing and improving information governance processes and systems.
• Support records management activities and best practises across the organisation.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience managing Freedom of Information requests.
• Experience in handling Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Strong understanding of Data Protection legislation and GDPR principles.
• Knowledge of Information Governance and Records Management.
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to real-world scenarios.
• Experience working to statutory deadlines and managing multiple requests concurrently.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficient communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Confident in reviewing sensitive and confidential information.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience within the public sector, emergency services, local government, housing, or a similar regulated environment.
• Experience providing advice on Information Governance matters.
• Knowledge of disclosure exemptions and information rights legislation.
• Familiarity with case management or information governance systems.

This role presents a unique chance to join an organisation committed to transparency and information governance excellence. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on enhancing the organisation's information management practises.

Equal Opportunity Statements:

• Adecco is a disability-confident employer.
• The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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