Information Governance Paralegal — Data Privacy & FOI

South East Employers; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a proactive Paralegal to enhance the Information Governance team. You'll manage data protection compliance, FOI requests, and support governance policies. Ideal candidates should possess strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen interest in information governance. The position offers a competitive salary, incremental progression, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment with a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Friendly, supportive team

Qualifications

• Interest in data protection, FOI/EIR, privacy, confidentiality among others.
• Experience in public sector or regulated environment is beneficial.
• Comfortable juggling priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Information Governance and Legal Services teams.
• Manage FOI, EIR and UK GDPR requests.
• Draft clear responses and manage case management systems.

Skills

Curiosity about information governance

Strong IT skills (including SharePoint)

Organizational skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Discretion in handling sensitive information

Education

Good general standard of education (including English and Maths)

Degree-level qualification

Legal qualification or law degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

A public sector organization is seeking a proactive Paralegal to enhance the Information Governance team. You'll manage data protection compliance, FOI requests, and support governance policies. Ideal candidates should possess strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen interest in information governance. The position offers a competitive salary, incremental progression, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment with a hybrid working arrangement.