Information Governance Officer

Looking for your next career opportunity in Information Governance? Join a busy team where you'll play a key role in supporting information governance, ensuring legislative compliance and developing effective records management practices across the organisation.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with an organisation in their search for an Information Governance Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with knowledge of data protection legislation, Freedom of Information and records management, who can provide advice, manage information requests and build effective relationships across a large organisation.

The Role:

• Support the development and implementation of information governance strategies, policies and procedures.

• Manage and coordinate FOI and Data Protection requests, ensuring legislative compliance and deadlines are met.

• Provide advice and guidance to staff and members of the public on information governance legislation.

• Coordinate cross-departmental information requests, complaints and internal reviews.

• Develop and maintain records management policies, retention schedules and disposal procedures.

• Deliver information governance training and promote awareness of data protection and records management.

• Monitor legislative changes and best practice, providing guidance to support ongoing compliance and effective information management.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as Public Policy, Information Governance, Legal or Business.

AND

• At experience in:

  • Assisting with the development and implementation of information strategies, policies and management procedures.

  • Research and data analysis.

  • Handling access to information requests under Data Protection, FOI or EIR legislation.

  • Managing projects.

OR

• Alternatively, candidates without the required degree qualification must demonstrate extensive experience working in an office environment across the areas outlined above.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Knowledge and understanding of access to information legislation, particularly the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Environmental Information Regulations.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £41,000 - £44,000 per annum.

• 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday.

• Hybrid working
• Flexible wokring

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at m.hamilton@mcsgroup.jobs.

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