Information Governance Officer

Venn Group is delighted to be supporting a regulatory organisation based in London with the recruitment of an Information Governance Officer. This is a full-time temporary opportunity offering hybrid working and a chance to play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation remains compliant with data protection legislation and best practice in information governance.

This role will suit someone with strong knowledge of data protection, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to influence best practice across an organisation.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide expert advice on data protection and information governance to senior leaders and staff across the organisation
• Maintain and review the Information Asset Register and data retention schedules
• Coordinate responses to FOI and subject access requests, ensuring legal compliance and quality assurance
• Investigate and report on data breaches, including escalation to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) where required
• Monitor and report on information governance compliance, compiling reports and tracking performance metrics
• Develop, review and implement IG-related policies, procedures, and guidance documents
• Support privacy impact assessments, data sharing agreements, and corporate complaints handling
• Deliver information governance training and induction sessions for staff, board members, and temporary workers
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and best practice to drive continuous improvement

Ideal candidate profile:

• Experience working in a data protection and/or information governance role, ideally within a public, regulatory or charitable setting
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and FOI legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to advise and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior management
• Proven experience drafting policies, preparing reports, and handling sensitive information
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience of corporate complaints handling or regulatory compliance (desirable)
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude and commitment to continuous improvement

Location: London

Salary: £37,322 - £43,231 (temporary equivalent)

Contract: 4 month temporary contarct

Working hours: Full-time - 34.75 hours per week

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.