Paralegal - Freedom of Information and Data Governance

Harper Adams University; Edgmond Marsh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Adams University in Edgmond is seeking a Freedom of Information and Data Governance Paralegal for a 12-month maternity cover. You will work with the Head of Legal and University Secretary's Office to ensure compliance with UK GDPR, FOIA, and Environment Information Regulations 2004.

You will coordinate FOI responses, advise staff on data compliance, conduct assessments and audits, manage DSARs, perform data impact assessments, and help implement data security measures and data sharing

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate responses to Freedom of Information requests with relevant University departments.
• Provide advice on data compliance to staff.
• Conduct assessments and audits to ensure data compliance.
• Manage Data Subject Access Requests.
• Assist with data protection issues and data sharing agreements.

Job description

We are looking for a Freedom of Information and Data Governance Paralegal to join our Legal Team. This is a 12-month maternity cover position. The role holder will work with the Head of Legal and the University Secretary's Office to ensure that the University complies with the Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR), Freedom of Information Act 2000, and the Environment Information Regulations 2004. The appointee will also be expected to:

• Manage and coordinate responses to Freedom of Information requests, collaborating with relevant University departments to gather information necessary for responses
• Provide advice and guidance to all staff on data compliance issues.
• Conduct assessments and audits to ensure data compliance, including identifying opportunities to simplify and streamline processes, staying abreast of developments in data protection laws and regulations.
• Manage Data Subject Access Requests.
• Conduct data impact risk assessments.
• Work closely with the Legal team in respect of data protection issues, including the identification, management, and resolution of personal data breaches., Work closely with relevant University teams to implement and monitor data security measures, including drafting and advising on data sharing agreements.