Information Governance Officer (Data Protection

Information Governance Officer (Data Protection)

Belfast City Council Temporary Contract 20.66 per hour PAYE

Hatched Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of Belfast City Council for an experienced Information Governance Officer (Data Protection) to join the Legal and Civic Services - Records Management team on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Information Governance, Data Protection, GDPR, or Compliance professional to support a busy public sector organisation and assist with maintaining compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Job Details:

Location: Donegall Square, Belfast

Start Date: 17 August 2026

Duration: 4 weeks (temporary assignment)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: 20.66 per hour PAYE

Working Pattern: Hybrid working available following initial training (3 days office based and 2 days from home)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and wider information governance legislation.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff on data protection requirements and the handling of personal information.
• Assist with Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other information rights processes.
• Support the management of personal data registers and corporate information governance processes.
• Assist with the investigation and management of personal data breaches.
• Review and update policies, procedures, privacy notices, and guidance documentation.
• Support Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), and other information governance requests.
• Prepare reports, statistics, and compliance information for management.
• Keep up to date with changes in data protection legislation and best practice.

Essential Criteria:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within Information Governance, Data Protection, Records Management, Compliance, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience providing advice on data protection compliance, managing personal data, or developing policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working within a public sector or local government environment.
• Data Protection Practitioner Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Experience supporting FOI requests, Subject Access Requests, and information rights work.

If you have experience in data protection, GDPR, or information governance and are available for this temporary opportunity, please submit your CV for consideration.