Information Governance Officer
14 days ago
Edinburgh
Information Governance Officer | 6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Edinburgh (2 days pw) | Start ASAP Day Rate: £216 About the Role Support the Information Governance & Data Protection Officer and Corporate Governance Manager with data protection, records management, and statutory information requests. Act as a key contact for regulators and colleagues, monitor compliance with UK GDPR, FOI (Scotland) Act, and advise on Data Protection Impact Assessments. Contribute to record-keeping policies, manage information risks, and deputise as Data Protection Officer when required. Main Duties • Advise teams, Board, volunteers, and clerks on IG compliance., • Respond to FOI and Subject Access Requests; handle information enquiries., • Assist with incident management, data sharing safeguards, and policy updates., • Support IG integration in projects, DPIAs, and tech/system due diligence., • Maintain retention schedules and Information Asset Register., • Contribute to risk management and compliance audits; prepare reports., • Deliver IG training and guidance; collaborate with partner organisations., • Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOI (Scotland) Act, Public Records (Scotland) Act., • Understanding of confidentiality and IG security principles., • Ability to communicate complex information to varied audiences., • Evidence of CPD and experience in IG roles., • Skilled in meeting deadlines and handling sensitive data.