Locum Information Governance Officer

Venn Group; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is hiring an Information Governance Officer for an initial 3-month assignment. The role offers flexible hybrid or remote working. The candidate should have proven experience with information requests, strong knowledge of GDPR, and excellent communication skills. Compensation is up to £35 per hour. Interested candidates can contact staff via email for more details.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling information requests and ensuring compliance with GDPR and FOI legislation.
• Strong understanding of information governance frameworks and best practice within the public sector.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a meticulous approach to record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Handling information requests under the GDPR and FOI Act.
• Maintaining accurate records for compliance with statutory requirements.
• Supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Liaising with regulatory bodies like the ICO.
• Providing advice on data protection matters.

Skills

Handling information requests

Understanding GDPR and FOI legislation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Job description

Overview

Information Governance Officer – Full Time – Up to £35 per hour umbrella – Hybrid/Remote Working – Initial 3 months

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for an Information Governance Officer to join a Local Authority on an initial 3-month assignment. The role offers flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced information governance professional to support a busy team.

Details

Position: Information Governance Officer

Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension

Rate: Up to £35 per hour umbrella

Responsibilities

• Handling information requests under the GDPR and FOI Act, alongside all other relevant legislation
• Maintaining accurate records of all work undertaken to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Supporting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and assisting in drafting policies and data-sharing agreements
• Liaising with and providing information to regulatory bodies such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) when required
• Providing advice and guidance to internal departments and stakeholders on data protection and information governance matters

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Proven experience handling information requests and ensuring compliance with GDPR and FOI legislation
• Strong understanding of information governance frameworks and best practice within the public sector
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a meticulous approach to record keeping

Contact and Apply

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email [e-mail]

Job Reference: J91847

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