Information Governance Specialist - Hybrid

MCS Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Salary £41k–£44k per annum

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Data protection knowledge

Office software proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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.