Locum Senior Information Governance Officer

Locum Senior Information Governance Officer – Full-Time – Remote Working – 3–6 Month Contract – £50‑£55 per hour umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Senior Information Governance Officer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Information Governance professional to join a friendly and welcoming team.

Duration: Initial 3‑6 months with potential extensions thereafter

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote working

Rate: £50‑55 per hour umbrella

Start: ASAP start date

• Advising on routine and complex Information Governance matters
• Providing guidance to officers and wider teams on best practice and relevant legislation
• Supporting the organisation with Information Risk Management
• Assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and maintaining Records of Processing Activities (ROPA)
• Advising on compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
• Supporting on data management processes and organisational compliance
• Managing and responding to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Subject Access Requests (SARs)
• Liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) where necessary

• Proven experience working within Information Governance, ideally within Local Government or the public sector
• Strong working knowledge of Data Protection legislation, FOI and SAR processes
• Experience advising on DPIAs, ROPA and information risk management frameworks
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice and manage a varied workload independently

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on  or via email at

Job Reference: J94146

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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