Information Rights Officer

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a well-established Local Authority in Cheshire who are seeking an experienced Information Rights Officer to join their team on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Information Rights professional to join a supportive team, dealing with a varied caseload relating to information governance, Freedom of Information and data protection.

Location: Cheshire / Hybrid Working
Contract: 3 Months Ongoing
Office Attendance: 1 day per week
Rate: £20.93 per hour Umbrella
PAYE (Inclusive of Holiday Pay): £17.75 per hour

The authority offers hybrid working, with just one day per week required in the office, providing excellent flexibility throughout the assignment.

Responsibilities as an Information Rights Officer:

• Manage and respond to requests made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).
• Handle Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other information rights requests in line with relevant legislation and statutory timescales.
• Liaise with internal departments and relevant stakeholders to gather information and ensure requests are dealt with efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of requests, decisions and correspondence.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOIA and EIR.
• Support the wider Information Governance function where required.

About you as an Information Rights Officer:

• Previous experience working within Information Rights, Information Governance, Data Protection or a similar environment.
• Strong working knowledge of FOIA, EIR, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience handling Freedom of Information requests and Subject Access Requests.
• Previous experience working within a Local Authority or public sector environment would be highly advantageous.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Weekly payroll.

 
If you are interested in this Information Rights Officer opportunity, or know someone who may be suitable, please get in touch with Aanisah Khan at Service Care Solutions.

Aanisah.Khan@servicecare.org.uk
01772 208969

We also offer a £200 referral bonus for any successfully placed candidates referred to us. If you know someone who may be interested, we'd love to hear from you.