Job Description

Our local authority client based in Twickenham are urgently seeking an experienced Information Governance Officer.

*£25 an hour PAYE*

Job Role

The Information Governance Officer will be the first point of contact for public enquiries related to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Data Subject Requests (DSRs) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The postholder will be responsible for coordinating and processing FOI requests, ensuring they are handled professionally and in full compliance with legal requirements. Additionally, the role will provide support, advice, and guidance to staff within Achieving for Children (AfC) regarding FOI requests and data subject requests, including advising on information redaction and preparing reports for the public.

The Information Governance Officer will work closely with the Information Governance Lead and Data Protection Officer (DPO) to support the development of policies and procedures that ensure AfC's compliance with UK data protection law and best practices in information management.

The postholder will advise internal stakeholders on all aspects of information governance and records management and coordinate responses to information requests from customers. The postholder will assist the DPO in investigating and responding to data breach incidents, including acting as a deputy when required. They will also develop and maintain key information governance tools and standards, such as retention schedules, the Information Asset Register, and records management frameworks.

The Information Governance Officer will lead and support workstreams to sustain compliance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA). Responsibilities will also include responding to FOI and DSR requests, ensuring appropriate redaction of information, and preparing reports for the public. They will collaborate with Heads of Service within AfC to collect and compile necessary information for FOI and Subject Access Requests (SARs).

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful