Information Governance Manager

Posted 09 June 2025
LocationDerby DE1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Community & Social

Job description

5 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

  • The Information Governance and Records Management Officer will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of information governance and records management. This includes confidently processing requests for information in relation to data protection, freedom of information, environmental information regulations, subject access requests, data requests, data protection impact assessments, and data sharing agreements. Additionally, the role will involve participation in information governance project work.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Support the Governance Manager and Head of Governance in effectively managing Information Governance matters, FOI, EIR requests, and Data Protection SAR’s within statutory timescales.
  • Prepare for the implementation of the GDPR.
  • Develop Information Governance statistics, policies, and procedures in line with legislation and best practice, and support staff in implementing the same.
  • Assist with investigations into complaints, incidents, and breaches relating to the Data Protection Act 1998 and/or GDPR or other IG policies.
  • Assist with appeals and complaints from the Information Commissioner’s Office.
  • Provide training and support to staff regarding the processing of personal data, FOI, EIR, and GDPR.
Essential Experience Required

  • Proven experience in assisting the process for dealing with requests for information in relation to data protection, freedom of information, environmental information regulations, and the General Data Protection Regulation is essential.

Essential Qualification Required

  • Relevant education or equivalent experience is essential.

Additional information to note

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • The role is hybrid. 3 days per week will be on-site in Derby. 2 days working from home.

The closing date for this position is 17th June 2025.  




Requirements

Requirements

  • Proven experience in information governance and records management
  • Knowledge of data protection, freedom of information, and environmental information regulations
  • Understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation
  • Relevant education or equivalent experience