Information Governance Officer
Location: Remote
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
At the organisation, they’re committed to operating in a compliant, transparent and accountable way – ensuring the information they hold is managed responsibly and securely.
They’re now looking for an Information Governance Officer to join their Governance & Assurance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in data protection and compliance to play a key role in supporting data privacy practices across the organisation.
You’ll work closely with their Data Protection Manager, delivering day-to-day information governance activities, supporting colleagues with practical advice, and helping ensure they meet their legal and regulatory responsibilities.
What you’ll be doing
- Manage data subject rights requests (including SARs) end-to-end, ensuring they are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines
- Provide first-line advice and guidance on data protection queries across the organisation
- Support the handling of personal data breaches, including logging, investigation support and follow-up actions
- Maintain key information governance records, including the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
- Monitor compliance with policies and processes, escalating risks where appropriate
- Support training and awareness activities to promote good data protection practices
- Assist with audits, reviews and regulatory reporting requirements
What they’re looking for
They’re looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident working with processes and policy.
- Good working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and data protection principles
- Experience in a data protection, information governance or compliance role
- Experience managing or supporting data subject rights requests or similar processes
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Clear, practical communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues
- The ability to work independently while knowing when to escalat more complex issues
It would be great if you also have
- Experience supporting data breaches, audits or compliance activity
- Knowledge of records management or data retention practices
- A relevant qualification (or willingness to work towards one, such as CIPP/E)
- Experience working in a regulated environment such as social housing
Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and proof of Right to Work in the UK.
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