Interim Information Governance Officer

• Job Title: Information Governance Officer (Contract)
• Location: Hybrid (2 days on-site)
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Working Pattern: 4 days per week
• Salary: £170 / £180 a day
• Start Date: ASAP
• Organisation: Housing / Non For Profit
• Location: Central / North London

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Information Governance Officer to support our core IG functions during a critical period of team transition and organisational restructure. This contract role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, digital-first environment, with a strong foundation in Subject Access Requests (SARs), data protection, and information governance best practices.

You will be stepping in following the departure of a well-regarded predecessor and working alongside a small but committed team to ensure compliance, responsiveness, and governance continuity. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an evolving IG landscape with future leadership potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Subject Access Requests (SARs): Lead on the processing of SARs for weeks 1 and 2; manage digital-only SARs for approx. 2,000 customers across 100 services.
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): Support and advise on DPIA completion and review.
• Asset Registers & ROPAs: Maintain and update Records of Processing Activities and IG asset registers.
• Police & Third-Party Requests: Ensure compliance and appropriate release of information to police and external agencies.
• Information Governance Best Practice: Provide advice and support to service teams; ensure consistent IG standards.