Information Governance Officer

Information Governance Officer

Location:

Remote

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Full Time

We’re committed to operating in a compliant, transparent and accountable way – ensuring the information we hold is managed responsibly and securely.

We’re looking for an Information Governance Officer to join our Governance & Assurance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in data protection and compliance to play a key role in supporting data privacy practices across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with our Data Protection Manager, delivering day-to-day information governance activities, supporting colleagues with practical advice, and helping ensure we meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities.

• Manage data subject rights requests (including SARs) end-to-end, ensuring they are completed accurately and within statutory deadlines
• Provide first-line advice and guidance on data protection queries across the organisation
• Support the handling of personal data breaches, including logging, investigation support and follow-up actions
• Maintain key information governance records, including the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)
• Monitor compliance with policies and processes, escalating risks where appropriate
• Support training and awareness activities to promote good data protection practices
• Assist with audits, reviews and regulatory reporting requirements

• Good working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and data protection principles
• Experience in a data protection, information governance or compliance role
• Experience managing or supporting data subject rights requests or similar processes
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Clear, practical communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues
• The ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate more complex issues

• Experience supporting data breaches, audits or compliance activity
• Knowledge of records management or data retention practices
• A relevant qualification (or willingness to work towards one, such as CIPP/E)
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as social housing

Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory references and proof of Right to Work in the UK.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and are working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and are working towards accreditation for this area.