We are proud to be partnering with a University in the South West, who are looking to appoint an Legal & Information Governance Officer on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position based in the South West, with hybrid working (4 days home working) and a salary of up to £41,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of GDPR and FOI, and experience in responding to information requests.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as the University’s main point of contact for external and internal enquiries regarding Freedom of Information

• Monitoring and managing data requests made under the DPA and information requests under the FOIA/EIR, liaising as required with colleagues throughout the University and drafting responses within statutory deadlines

• Providing advice, support, and guidance to staff at all levels on matters relating records management and information compliance

• Providing support to the Information Compliance Manager and the Legal Team across their areas of responsibility, including supporting on projects, and undertaking research on legal/compliance issues

• Developing and delivering training materials for staff with Records Management responsibilities

• Supporting the team in handling actual or alleged breaches of data protection policy and implementing remedial action where required

Experience required:

• An understanding of the GDPR and Freedom of Information legal framework including records management

• Experience of managing and responding to information requests, including FOI requests and/or SARs

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid Working – Office attendance 1x a week

• LGPS Pension – Employer contribution of 17.5%

• 30-day Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays & 3 Closure Days

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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