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# Information Governance Officer

- **Company:** IMH Recruitment
- **Location:** Wakefield, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £28,475.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Microsoft Office, SARS Software Products, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ed7585e614fe58b1

## 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?, * Previous experience in an Information Governance, Data Protection, FOI, or Records Management role.

 * Strong knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection legislation, and Freedom of Information requirements.
 * Experience processing SARs and using electronic redaction systems.
 * Excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills.
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
 * Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
 * GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths., * Information Governance or Data Protection: 3 years (preferred)
 * Data Protection legislation & Freedom of Information: 3 years (preferred)
 * Processing SARs and using electronic redaction systems: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

 * GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. (preferred)
 * Driving Licence (preferred)

## Description

* Process and manage Data Subject Access Requests (SARs), including complex redactions.
 * Support Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests.
 * Assist with information security, data protection, and records management compliance.
 * Maintain and manage archive records in line with legislation and Council policies.
 * Provide advice and guidance on information governance procedures.
 * Investigate and support information security incidents where required.
 * Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders regarding information requests.


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