Information Governance Coordinator

Information Governance Coordinator

Full-Time 19 - 19 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Hays

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Information Governance team with data requests and records management.
  • Company: Join a dynamic public sector organisation in Oldham with a hybrid working model.
  • Benefits: Earn £19.00 per hour with full-time hours and valuable experience.
  • Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in data protection and governance while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Information Governance, Data Protection, or Records Management is essential.

The predicted salary is between 19 - 19 £ per hour.

Location: Oldham (Hybrid Working)

Rate: £19.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary - 3 Months

Hours: Full Time/ 35 per week

We are recruiting for an experienced Information Governance Co-ordinator to join a busy Information Governance team on a 3-month temporary contract. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in Information Governance, Data Protection, FOI, SARs, Records Management or information administration within a public sector, housing, healthcare or regulatory environment.

You will play a key role in supporting the management of information requests, records management activities and data governance processes, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Information Governance Team with information requests, incidents and administrative activities.
  • Coordinate and manage Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Subject Access Requests (SARs).
  • Collate and organise information from internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain records, policies, procedures, templates and governance documentation.
  • Support records retention, archiving and document destruction processes.
  • Monitor deadlines and ensure responses are provided within statutory timescales.
  • Assist with information security and privacy management activities.
  • Produce reports and management information as required.
  • Build positive relationships with stakeholders to deliver a high-quality service.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Previous experience within Information Governance, Data Protection, FOI or Records Management.
  • Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
  • Strong administration and organisational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience working to strict deadlines and managing competing priorities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection legislation.
  • Experience using Information Governance case management systems.
  • Experience within local government, housing, healthcare or other regulated environments.

If you have experience within Information Governance, FOI administration, SAR processing, records management or data protection and are available for a temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Information Governance Coordinator employer: Hays

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Hays

Contact Details:

Hays Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Information Governance Coordinator

Information Governance
Data Protection
Freedom of Information (FOI)
Subject Access Requests (SARs)
Records Management
Information Administration
Compliance with Legislative Requirements