Information Governance Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £150.00 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Wax Recruitment Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Job title: Information Governance Officer
Job Category: Legal
Hours per week: 37
Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council
Pay: £150.00 per day
Would by Hybrid with mixture of office presence, but not fully remote.
Job description
Information Governance Officer (Temporary)
Reports to: Interim Head of Information Governance (DPO)
Purpose of the Role: To provide professional Information Governance support across the organisation, including SAR and FOI processing, peer review and quality assurance, information risk management, and advisory work. The role will also support DPIA reviews, minor data breach assessments, and contribute to improving records management standards across the Council.
Key Responsibilities
Operational IG Casework
Lead on or support SAR and FOI processing, including complex redactions and response coordination.
Conduct peer reviews of redaction work completed by Information Access Officers or other staff.
Provide advice to services on the application of exemptions, redaction standards, and IG best practice.
Information Risk & Compliance
Review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and provide clear recommendations to services.
Support the assessment, logging, and investigation of minor data breaches, escalating concerns appropriately.
Contribute to IG audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks across the Council.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required
3 years or more strong working knowledge of Data Protection legislation and FOI.
Experience handling complex IG casework, including redaction and advisory support.
Ability to conduct quality assurance and peer review.
Experience assessing DPIAs and data breaches (desirable for temporary staff but beneficial).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence service areas.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work to statutory timescales.
Job Category: Legal
Hours per week: 37
Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, Swindon Borough Council
Pay: £150.00 per day
Would by Hybrid with mixture of office presence, but not fully remote.
Job description
Information Governance Officer (Temporary)
Reports to: Interim Head of Information Governance (DPO)
Purpose of the Role: To provide professional Information Governance support across the organisation, including SAR and FOI processing, peer review and quality assurance, information risk management, and advisory work. The role will also support DPIA reviews, minor data breach assessments, and contribute to improving records management standards across the Council.
Key Responsibilities
Operational IG Casework
Lead on or support SAR and FOI processing, including complex redactions and response coordination.
Conduct peer reviews of redaction work completed by Information Access Officers or other staff.
Provide advice to services on the application of exemptions, redaction standards, and IG best practice.
Information Risk & Compliance
Review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and provide clear recommendations to services.
Support the assessment, logging, and investigation of minor data breaches, escalating concerns appropriately.
Contribute to IG audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks across the Council.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Required
3 years or more strong working knowledge of Data Protection legislation and FOI.
Experience handling complex IG casework, including redaction and advisory support.
Ability to conduct quality assurance and peer review.
Experience assessing DPIAs and data breaches (desirable for temporary staff but beneficial).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence service areas.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work to statutory timescales.