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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in West Yorkshire, are looking for an experienced Information Governance Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their Corporate Resources operations.       

Position: Information Governance Officer
Rate: £19.58 per hour (Umbrella, Outside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (May 2026) Possible Extension   

Purpose:

• Providing professional advice and guidance and practical interpretation of, often varied and complex policies, procedures and legislation i.e. Data Protection 2018, the General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Acting as the first point of contact for Members of the Public and Council officers (including Senior Management and Elected Members),in all Information Governance related matters.
• Co-ordinating and responding to complex and often voluminous information requests, within legislatively prescribed timescales and investigating, risk assessing and assisting in providing best practice recommendations to Senior Management on all reported Data Security Incidents.
• To ensure that all requests for access to Council held information (including information related to individuals) and any other Data Subject Requests (invoking their rights under GDPR) are recorded, assigned to the relevant Department/Service and appropriately responded, to within the statutory timescale, leading on any response where the request covers more than one Service area.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within an Information Governance Officer role or equivalent.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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