Information Governance Officer

Are you passionate about information governance, data protection and organisational compliance? This opportunity offers the chance to support the development and improvement of governance processes, provide expert guidance on UK GDPR and related legislation, and contribute to strengthening records management and regulatory compliance within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

The Role:

• Supports delivery of the organisation's information governance framework and compliance requirements.
• Ensures adherence to UK GDPR, FOI, EIR and related information governance legislation.
• Provides guidance on data protection, records management and governance best practice.
• Develops, reviews and maintains governance documentation, including DPIAs, DSAs and privacy notices.
• Monitors and improves information governance processes and records management systems.
• Works collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders to support governance objectives.
• Delivers project-based governance work to address documentation backlogs and compliance priorities.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Degree qualified in any discipline, or alternatively extensive relevant experience.
• Experience advising management on policies, procedures and legislative compliance.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
• Skilled in preparing professional reports and correspondence.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £39,000 - £43,000
• Free onsite parking
• Hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• This role offers the opportunity to support information governance initiatives, strengthen compliance processes, and help deliver effective data protection and records management practices across the organisation.

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.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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