Information Governance Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.84 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0AA |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | BBBH428752_1764673887 |
Summary
Information Governance Assistant
Location: Birmingham / Hybrid
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30
Pay Rate: £13.84 per hour
This hybrid role will support our clients information governance and data protection efforts by handling administrative tasks, responding to information requests, and providing guidance on straightforward queries.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Information Governance Advisor with the day-to-day management of disclosure requests under UK GDPR, FOI and EIR (e.g. collating information for disclosure, recording requests and responses etc) Assist with Data Breach Investigations
- Supporting the work of GDPR Information Asset Owner action group and workstreams from the group
- Assist Information Asset Owners in implementing agreed electronic document management structure and naming convention in Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. One Drive, Teams and Sharepoint)
- Maintaining our Retention and Disposal Schedules, Document of Processing Activities, Information Asset Register, Privacy Notices and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Offer advice on data management throughout the Trust and respond to ad hoc data protection and freedom of information queries
- Assist in reviewing policies and procedures
- Assist with Information Architecture and Electronic Document Management System in Microsoft Office 365 (e.g. data classification, data loss prevention) and responding to queries related
- Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate levels of Trust-wide data protection and information governance education and training
- Support the delivery of efficient administrative duties such as maintaining spreadsheets and filing to a high standard
- Liaison with Trust Legal team to consider application of relevant freedom of information and data protection law in response to information requests
- Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust's policies and values
- Support the team with any other duties as required
Suitable candidates will have
- Using specialist legislative knowledge, professional experience and judgement to respond to freedom of information and data protection requests for information
- Ability to apply general information governance principles to develop design & implement fit for purpose digital & online record management systems
- Advanced use of systems and software to assist the design and presentation of the Trust's information governance framework
- Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure, to prioritise appropriately and to meet tight deadlines
- Experience and appreciation of best practice in record keeping
- Ability to build trust and enduring relationships with others across the Trust, offering constructive clear advice.
- Strong IT skills working with an Office 365 environment
- Comply with Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses
- Assess the risks and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate
- Accessible, approachable and with an enthusiasm for fostering good working relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
This is a temporary position for 3 - 4 months with an immediate start paying £13.84 per hour
Interested? Apply today