Information Governance Officer

Locum Information Governance Officer with a Local Authority in the Midlands

Working arrangement: Remote working

Contract Type: Full-time (part-time applicants considered)

Hourly Rate: Dependent on experience

Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract, with likelihood of extension

Start Date: As soon as possible (reasonable notice will be considered)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Information Governance Officer to join a Local Authority on a remote basis. This is a critical role in ensuring the council adheres to best practices in data protection and information governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and responding to FOI (Freedom of Information) requests and Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Overseeing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and providing advice on compliance with data protection legislation.
• Offering general guidance and support on information governance issues across the council’s departments.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure data handling processes meet legal and regulatory standards.

About You:

• Experience in information governance and data protection within the public sector, ideally within a local authority context.
• Knowledge of FOI, GDPR, SARs, and DPIA processes.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within deadlines.
• Available to start ASAP or within a reasonable notice period.

This role offers the flexibility of fully remote working and the potential for extension beyond the initial 3 months. If you have a background in information governance and are looking for your next locum role, please send your CV to fwoodbridge@venngroup.com or call 07441 916 438 to discuss the role in more detail.