We are currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation in Liverpool, who are recruiting for an Information Governance Officer on a rolling temporary contract. The position is due to start immediately, and will be based 2 days per week in office. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable based on candidate expectations.

The ideal candidate will be confident working independently to manage Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests, and act as the main point of contact for Data Protection queries.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as the main point of contact for external and internal enquiries regarding Freedom of Information, Data Protection and Information Governance
• Monitoring and managing data requests made under the DPA and information requests under the FOIA/EIR, liaising as required with colleagues and drafting responses within statutory deadlines
• Providing advice, support, and guidance to staff at all levels on matters relating records management and information compliance
• Supporting the team in handling actual or alleged breaches of data protection policy and implementing remedial action where required

Experience required:

• Experience within Public Sector desirable
• Strong working knowledge of relevant Data Protection legislation

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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