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Information Governance Officer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 13.69 - 13.69 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wakefield

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Location: Wakefield (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £13.69 per hour PAYE
Contract: Until 9 August 2026, with potential to become permanent
Hours: Full Time

Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Information Governance Officer to join a busy Corporate Information Governance Team. This role will play a key part in ensuring compliance with information governance legislation, policies and procedures, supporting the management of Freedom of Information requests, Data Protection matters, Subject Access Requests and records management activities.

### Key Responsibilities

Process and respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests and Data Subject Access Requests (SARs).

Undertake complex redaction of sensitive and confidential information using electronic redaction systems.

Support compliance with Data Protection legislation and information governance requirements.

Assist with information security investigations and data protection enquiries.

Maintain accurate records management and archive systems.

Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to obtain and review information.

Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.

Produce reports, management information and administrative support for the Information Governance Team.
### Essential Requirements

Previous experience handling Freedom of Information requests and Data Protection matters.
Experience processing and redacting complex Subject Access Requests.
Knowledge of Data Protection legislation and Freedom of Information requirements.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
### Desirable

Previous Local Authority experience.
Experience within an Information Governance, Records Management or Compliance environment.
Knowledge of archives and records retention processes.
Experience dealing with information security matters.

### Comments

This role would suit candidates from Local Government, NHS, Police, Housing Associations, Universities or other regulated environments who have hands-on experience of FOI requests, GDPR compliance, Subject Access Requests and redaction work. The client has specifically highlighted that previous Freedom of Information and Data Protection experience, together with complex SAR redaction experience, are essential requirements

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