Information Governance Officer

Morgan Hunt is working with a Social Housing Organisation in its search for an Information Governance Officer to join on an initial temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Information Governance professionals to step into a fast paced environment where immediate support is required across SAR casework, data protection and wider governance activity.

Job Title: Information Governance Officer

Location: Hybrid Working (2 days per month in Coventry)

Hourly Rate: £21.00 - £25.00 (Umbrella)

Contract Type: Temporary (initial 12 weeks, with potential extension/FTC/permanency)

Hours: Full-time

• Manage end-to-end Subject Access Requests (SARs) for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure SARs are handled in line with current data protection legislation and statutory deadlines.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) across business projects and activities.
• Support data breach and information security incident processes where required.
• Provide practical information governance advice across the organisation.
• Develop and deliver data protection / IG training and coaching to colleagues.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and case documentation.
• Support wider continuous improvement across information governance processes.

• Strong experience managing end-to-end SAR casework (essential).
• Up-to-date working knowledge of UK GDPR / Data Protection legislation.
• Experience conducting DPIAs and supporting wider IG / compliance activity.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering training, coaching or awareness activity (desirable).
• Strong Excel and systems capability.
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced interim environment.
• Experience within social housing, public sector or regulated organisations (highly desirable).

This is an excellent interim opportunity to join a collaborative organisation during a busy period, with immediate impact across high-priority information governance work. There is also potential for longer term opportunities beyond the initial contract.

Contact Alfie Robinson at Morgan Hunt for more information.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with its skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties required in a particular role.