Information Governance Officer
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 to £13.69 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 2ES |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Information Governance Officer needed in Wakefield Paying £13.69 per hr ref 000B 6031 / 1
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and manage requests received under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Data Protection Act, UK GDPR, and other information governance legislation.
- Process and respond to Subject Access Requests (SARs), including the review, extraction, and redaction of complex and sensitive information.
- Provide advice and guidance on information governance, data protection, confidentiality, and information sharing requirements.
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of information governance policies, procedures, and best practice.
- Assist with the investigation and management of data protection incidents and breaches.
- Maintain accurate records and case management systems relating to information governance requests and enquiries.
- Monitor compliance with statutory response times and regulatory requirements.
- Produce reports, analyse data, identify trends, and support performance monitoring activities.
- Liaise with internal departments, senior managers, external organisations, and regulatory bodies where required.
- Contribute to staff awareness and training activities relating to information governance and data protection.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
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