Information Governance Officer
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,307 to £27,097 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Focus independent adult social work |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FIASW-26-335100 |
Summary
Are you experienced in Information Governance, data protection, or handling sensitive information, or looking to develop a career in Information Governance within Adult Social Care?
We are looking for an Information Governance Officer to support the safe, lawful and effective handling of information across our services.
This is a key operational role, working to statutory deadlines, handling complex and highly sensitive information, and providing day to day Information Governance support.
What you’ll be doing
• Managing information rights requests, including Subject Access Requests
• Handling, reviewing and redacting sensitive information
• Maintaining Information Governance records, logs and registers
• Supporting the handling of data protection incidents and breaches
• Assisting with audits, training, and other Information Governance activities
What we’re looking for
• Experience in Information Governance, data protection, or a relevant compliance, governance or assurance role, or strong transferable skills and a clear commitment to developing a career in this field.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work accurately to strict statutory deadlines
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
What we offer
• Structured training and development in Information Governance
• Competitive Salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (starting at 30 days)
• 34 hour full-time working week
• Opportunity to build a specialist career in Information Governance within Adult Social Care
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion and more information about this role, please contact Richard Powell, Information Governance Manager on 0300 330 2940/ 2876
Closing Date: 6 May 2026
Assessment and Interview Date: 14 May 2026
We are looking for an Information Governance Officer to support the safe, lawful and effective handling of information across our services.
This is a key operational role, working to statutory deadlines, handling complex and highly sensitive information, and providing day to day Information Governance support.
What you’ll be doing
• Managing information rights requests, including Subject Access Requests
• Handling, reviewing and redacting sensitive information
• Maintaining Information Governance records, logs and registers
• Supporting the handling of data protection incidents and breaches
• Assisting with audits, training, and other Information Governance activities
What we’re looking for
• Experience in Information Governance, data protection, or a relevant compliance, governance or assurance role, or strong transferable skills and a clear commitment to developing a career in this field.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work accurately to strict statutory deadlines
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
What we offer
• Structured training and development in Information Governance
• Competitive Salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (starting at 30 days)
• 34 hour full-time working week
• Opportunity to build a specialist career in Information Governance within Adult Social Care
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion and more information about this role, please contact Richard Powell, Information Governance Manager on 0300 330 2940/ 2876
Closing Date: 6 May 2026
Assessment and Interview Date: 14 May 2026