Information Governance Coordinator

Information Governance Co-ordinator

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 YouTo 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.

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