Interim Information Governance Officer

Panoramic Associates; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Information Governance Officer in Wales, offering a 3-month contract. This role involves managing Data Subject Access Requests and handling sensitive information related to GDPR. Ideal candidates will have experience in information governance and the public sector. The position allows for mostly remote work with potential office attendance once a week. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ahead of interviews scheduled for December 22nd.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling FOI and DSARs, ideally within the public sector.
• Good working knowledge of GDPR and information governance frameworks.
• Able to work independently and deliver at pace.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to Data Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests.
• Handle complex cases involving financial information and contracts.
• Maintain and update Records of Processing Activities (RoPA).

Skills

Experience handling FOI and DSARs

Knowledge of GDPR

Managing sensitive information

Ability to work independently

Job description

Interim Information Governance Officer

3 months initial contract

Rate – up to £300 per day umbrella

Public Sector | South Wales

Mostly Remote Working (office attendance ideally once per week)

We are supporting a public sector organisation in South Wales in their search for an Interim Information Governance Officer to join their team in the New Year. They are seeking an experienced Information Governance Officer to provide support across information rights and GDPR-related activity.

This is a 3‑month initial contract, starting in the New Year, with interviews scheduled for Monday 22nd December.

The Role

The successful contractor will support a backlog of information rights matters and assist with core information governance activities.

Responsibilities will include

• Managing and responding to Data Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information requests
• Handling complex cases involving financial information, contracts and organisational change
• Applying appropriate exemptions and refusal criteria in line with legislation and guidance
• Exercising judgement around commercial sensitivity and potential harm arising from disclosure
• Maintaining and updating Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)

About You

• Proven experience handling FOI and DSARs, ideally within the public sector
• Good working knowledge of GDPR and information governance frameworks
• Comfortable applying exemptions and managing sensitive information
• Backgrounds may include information governance, data protection, compliance or legal (no specific qualification required)
• Able to work independently and deliver at pace

If you're available to start in January and would like to be considered ahead of interviews on Monday 22nd December, please get in touch by emailing Lauren Watts on …