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# Senior Information Governance Officer

- **Company:** IMH Recruitment
- **Location:** Wakefield, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £34,570.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Microsoft Office, Data Processing
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=695241e61b29b85e

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Driving License license?, Do you have experience in Quality assurance?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Experience working within an Information Governance, Data Protection or Records Management environment.

 * Knowledge of:
 * Freedom of Information legislation
 * Data Protection legislation (GDPR)
 * Information Security
 * Information Sharing
 * Records Management
 * Caldicott Principles
 * Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
 * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
 * Ability to work accurately, manage workloads and meet deadlines.
 * Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
 * DBS Check may be required.

Desirable:

 * Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
 * Experience processing Freedom of Information Requests and Data Subject Access Requests.
 * Knowledge of Local Authority information systems and social care records.
 * ECDL or equivalent qualification., * Within an Information Governance: 3 years (preferred)
 * Data Protection: 3 years (preferred)
 * Records Management environment: 3 years (preferred)
 * GDPR: 3 years (preferred)
 * Processing Freedom of Information Requests: 3 years (preferred)
 * Processing Data Subject Access Requests: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

 * Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (preferred)
 * Driving Licence (preferred)

## Description

* Support compliance with Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Information Governance legislation.
 * Process and manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
 * Assist with Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests.
 * Investigate and monitor information security incidents and breaches.
 * Provide advice and guidance on data protection, information security and records management.
 * Maintain accurate records and archive management systems.
 * Liaise with internal departments and external organisations regarding information governance matters.
 * Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures and information-sharing agreements.
 * Produce reports, management information and performance data.
 * Deliver a professional and confidential service at all times.


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