Locum Senior Information Governance Officer – Full-Time – Remote Working – 3–6 Month Contract – £40-50 per hour umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Senior Information Governance Officer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Information Governance professional to join a friendly and welcoming team.
The Role:
Duration: Initial 3-6 months with potential extensions thereafter
Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote working
Rate: £40-50 per hour umbrella
Start: ASAP start date
Role Responsibilities:
*Advising on routine and complex Information Governance matters
*Providing guidance to officers and wider teams on best practice and relevant legislation
*Supporting the organisation with Information Risk Management
*Assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
*Advising on compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
*Supporting on data management processes and organisational compliance
*Managing and responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Subject Access Requests (SARs)
*Liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) where necessary
Candidate Requirements:
*Proven experience working within Information Governance, ideally within Local Government or the public sector
*Strong working knowledge of Data Protection legislation, FOI and SAR processes
*Experience advising on DPIAs, ROPA and information risk management frameworks
*Ability to provide clear, practical advice and manage a varied workload independently
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on , or via email at .
Job Reference: J94146
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Locum Senior Information Governance Officer – Full-Time – Remote Working – 3–6 Month Contract – £40-£50 per hour umbrella