Information Governance Officer

2 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Greater Manchester, who are recruiting for an Information Governance Officer to join the team on a temporary basis, until the end of April 2025.


The hourly rate of pay is up to £24.75 p/hour via an Umbrella company, and the role offers hybrid working with office attendance required three times a week.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Logging and responding to requests for information, acting as the first point of contact in dealing with Information Rights requests and advising stakeholders of any related issues
  • Investigating information security incidents, including evidence gathering, recording actions for improvement and providing recommendations to the Data Protection Officer on incidents that may need reporting to the ICO
  • Maintaining effective record keeping and undertaking appropriate analysis to enable the production of statistical information
  • Developing and providing training to colleagues, ensuring organisational learning and continuous improvement
  • Reviewing and monitoring new and existing Information Sharing Agreements, providing advice to the business on compliance with the agreements
  • Advising on Information Governance matters including the application of the corporate records retention and disposal schedule
  • Providing support with budget and administration including requesting quotes and financial spend, and monitoring Service Level Agreements with off-site storage providers
  • Developing procedures and guidance to an agreed standard, ensuring they are reviewed regularly and are up to date
  • Providing support on change projects and programmes involving information governance risks and opportunities to reduce Information Security incidents


Experience required:

  • Experience of working within a Data Protection function
  • IAPP Data Protection qualification, or equivalent


Rewards and Benefits:

  • Hybrid working


Working hours:

  • 35 hours per week
  • Monday – Friday


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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