At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and prepare records for quality checking, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
- Company: Join a supportive Local Authority team in Walsall with a focus on data integrity.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, potential for contract extension, and valuable experience in data protection.
- Other info: Immediate start available; great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference by managing important information requests and enhancing your skills in data protection.
- Qualifications: Understanding of data protection legislation and experience with Subject Access Requests or FOI.
The predicted salary is between 18.15 - 18.15 £ per hour.
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of an Assistant Assurance Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.
Rate of Pay: £14.32 - £18.15 per hour
Summary: The Assistant Assurance Officer role will involve reviewing, redacting and preparing records for quality checking prior to disclosure. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of data protection legislation, particularly in relation to Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information, and be able to apply appropriate exemptions and redactions.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with clearing the backlog of SAR and FOI requests.
- Review records and information in response to requests.
- Apply appropriate redactions and exemptions in line with data protection and FOI requirements.
- Prepare records for quality checking prior to disclosure.
- Support the wider team in managing demand for FOI responses.
- Manage and respond to FOI requests effectively and within relevant requirements.
Experience:
- Experience working with Subject Access Requests and/or Freedom of Information requests.
- Good understanding of data protection requirements relating to SAR and FOI.
- Experience applying appropriate exemptions and redactions.
- Experience managing and responding to FOI requests is highly desirable.
- Experience using Nitro Pro or Copilot would be beneficial.
Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at short notice. You should have the right to work in the U.K. This role requires a Basic DBS.
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