Locum Information Governance Officer
Posted 3 days 4 hours ago by Venn Group
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.
DetailsPosition: 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
- 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
For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on or email
Job Reference: J91847
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