Vivid Resourcing are working with a local authority in the Midlands to source an interim Information Governance Officer to join their team.
The role will be covering a wide variety of the authority’s Information governance matters, offering a late January start date, and can be worked remotely.Â
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and progress FOI and SAR (DSAR) requests, including complex and sensitive cases, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
Address and reduce backlogged FOI and SAR cases through effective prioritisation and case management.
Apply exemptions, conduct redactions, and prepare clear, lawful responses and refusal notices.
Liaise with service areas to obtain information and provide advice on information governance obligations.
Support ICO complaints, internal reviews, and regulatory correspondence as required.
Requirements:
Proven experience handling FOI and SAR (DSAR) requests.
Good working knowledge of FOIA 2000, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018.
​​​​​​​Desirable:
Local authority or public sector experience.
Ability to attend the office as required.