Remote Information Governance Officer (Locum, 3 Months)

Venn Group - Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Locum Information Governance Officer for an initial 3-month assignment, offering up to £30 per hour in a fully remote role. The candidate will be responsible for managing Information Requests and handling sensitive data relating to childcare and social care. Strong experience in Information Governance within public sector settings, along with knowledge of Data Protection legislation and FOI processes, is required. Excellent organisational skills are essential. This opportunity offers flexibility and the chance to enhance your professional experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in an Information Governance role within a public sector or local authority setting.
• Strong working knowledge of Data Protection legislation, FOI, and SAR processes.
• Experience handling sensitive childcare and social care information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Information Requests are managed and resolved within statutory timeframes.
• Handle Data Protection requests, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Liaise with internal departments to obtain information and ensure timely responses.

Skills

Information Governance experience

Data Protection legislation knowledge

FOI and SAR processes

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

A local authority is seeking a Locum Information Governance Officer for an initial 3-month assignment, offering up to £30 per hour in a fully remote role. The candidate will be responsible for managing Information Requests and handling sensitive data relating to childcare and social care. Strong experience in Information Governance within public sector settings, along with knowledge of Data Protection legislation and FOI processes, is required. Excellent organisational skills are essential. This opportunity offers flexibility and the chance to enhance your professional experience.