Job Description
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Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Information Officer to join their team
This is initially a 3 month contract which may be extended for the right candidate
You will
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.
Records Management & Engagement
Work with IG Champions, service heads, and managers on records management maturity assessments, improvements, and action plans. Support training, awareness initiatives, and local embedding of IG policies and procedures.
General Responsibilities
Maintain high-quality case records and audit trails.
Identify risks, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
Support the DPO in delivering statutory obligations and corporate IG objectives.
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. xsngvjr
Ability to manage competing priorities and work to statutory timescales.
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35
HYBRID WORKING MAY BE AVAILABLE