Information Rights Administrator

UK Atomic Energy Authority
Abingdon, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Compensation
£32,903.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Information Management Microsoft Office Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

The salary for this role is £32,903 plus outstanding benefits . Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working., We are seeking a part-time organised and detail-oriented Information Rights Administrator to support our Data Protection Officer (DPO) in delivering key information governance, data protection, and transparency responsibilities.

In this part-time role (29 hours per week), you will assist with day-to-day data protection activities, including maintaining records, supporting compliance monitoring, and promoting best practice across the organisation.

You will also act as the primary contact for Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, managing the end-to-end process to ensure timely, accurate, and legally compliant responses.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you will help foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and responsible information management., Data Protection

  • Supporting the processing of data subject access requests.
  • Assisting with the compliance and governance reporting activities.
  • Assisting with the development and maintenance of the Register of Processing Activities, (the RoPA).
  • Assisting with the development and maintenance of the data protection SharePoint.

Freedom of Information & Environmental Information Requests

  • Providing prompt triage of requests by engaging with SMEs for responses, tracking progress and checking provided information against UKAEA and UK Government policies or strategies.
  • Collaborating with the UKAEA External Communications Team to ensure responses are aligned to UKAEA expectations and delivered to the requestor within the specified timeframe.
  • Supporting the DPO in identifying opportunities to continually improve the FOI and EIR processes by promoting awareness across the UKAEA Group and through the maintenance of associated policies, procedures, guidance.

Requirements

Do you have experience in SharePoint?, Do you have a GCSE?, * Experience with processing FOI requests and/or knowledge of legislation pertaining to FOIs and data protection. Formal training in either discipline is an advantage.

  • Experience with working in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.
  • Ability to work in a team and be able to communicate technical issues clearly to managers and colleagues.
  • Good interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills.
  • GCSE level education.
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word and Share Point.

Benefits & conditions

  • Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
  • Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
  • Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
  • Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
  • Wide range of career development opportunities
  • A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

About the company

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow’s power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative., UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

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