Information Governance Officer

MCS Group; Regno Unito; Ibrido; GBP 41.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Salary £41k–£44k per annum

Descrizione del lavoro

MCS Group are partnering with an organisation in Northern Ireland to recruit an Information Governance Officer. You will shape information governance strategies, manage FOI and DP requests, and provide guidance to staff and the public while building cross-department relationships.

The right candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, hands-on experience with information governance, and knowledge of DP/FOI legislation. Hybrid working and a competitive salary are available.

Competenze

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Public Policy, Information Governance, Legal or Business.
• Experience developing information strategies, policies and management procedures.
• Experience handling information requests under Data Protection, FOI or EIR legislation.
• Experience managing projects.
• Alternative: extensive office experience across the outlined areas.
• Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, FOI Act 2000 or Environmental Information Regulations.

Mansioni

• Support development and implementation of information governance strategies, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate FOI and Data Protection requests ensuring compliance and deadlines.
• Provide advice to staff and public on information governance legislation.
• Coordinate cross-department information requests, complaints and internal reviews.
• Develop and maintain records management policies, retention schedules and disposal procedures.
• Deliver information governance training and promote awareness of data protection and records management.
• Monitor legislative changes and provide guidance to support ongoing compliance.

Conoscenze

Data analysis

Data protection knowledge

Office software proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy or Information Governance or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Descrizione del lavoro

Looking for your next career opportunity in Information Governance? Join a busy team where you'll play a key role in supporting information governance, ensuring legislative compliance and developing effective records management practices across the organisation.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with an organisation in their search for an Information Governance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with knowledge of data protection legislation, Freedom of Information and records management, who can provide advice, manage information requests and build effective relationships across a large organisation.

The Role

• Support the development and implementation of information governance strategies, policies and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate FOI and Data Protection requests, ensuring legislative compliance and deadlines are met.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff and members of the public on information governance legislation.
• Coordinate cross-departmental information requests, complaints and internal reviews.
• Develop and maintain records management policies, retention schedules and disposal procedures.
• Deliver information governance training and promote awareness of data protection and records management.
• Monitor legislative changes and best practice, providing guidance to support ongoing compliance and effective information management.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as Public Policy, Information Governance, Legal or Business.

AND

• At experience in:
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of information strategies, policies and management procedures.
  • Research and data analysis.
  • Handling access to information requests under Data Protection, FOI or EIR legislation.
  • Managing projects.

OR

• Alternatively, candidates without the required degree qualification must demonstrate extensive experience working in an office environment across the areas outlined above.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge and understanding of access to information legislation, particularly the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Environmental Information Regulations.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £41,000 - £44,000 per annum.
• 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working
• Flexible wokring

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.