Remote Data Protection & Governance Assistant

Manpower UK - RISE; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks an Information Governance Assistant to support compliance with data protection legislation. Key responsibilities include managing information requests, providing advice on governance, and conducting data protection assessments. Ideal candidates should have a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and good knowledge of IT systems. This temporary full-time position offers £13.84 per hour and requires an immediate start, with remote work arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Experience in information governance or data protection is desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills in a regulatory environment.
• Good knowledge of systems and software, particularly in Office 365.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of statutory information requests under UK GDPR, FOIA, and EIR.
• Provide advice on data protection and information governance.
• Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Assist with data breach investigations.
• Support with annual data protection compliance reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT skills in Office 365

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Time management

Job description

A recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks an Information Governance Assistant to support compliance with data protection legislation. Key responsibilities include managing information requests, providing advice on governance, and conducting data protection assessments. Ideal candidates should have a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and good knowledge of IT systems. This temporary full-time position offers £13.84 per hour and requires an immediate start, with remote work arrangements available.