Information Governance and Compliance Support Officer.

📢 We’re Hiring: Information Governance and Compliance Support Officer

📍 Location: Knockbracken 💼 Salary: £12.31 per hour 🕘 Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week 📅 Contract Type: Temporary

🔍 About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Information Governance and Compliance Support Officer to join our busy Informatics Department. You’ll be the first point of contact for third-party requests for personal information, ensuring responses are timely, secure, and fully compliant with Data Protection legislation including GDPR.

This role plays a key part in maintaining high standards of data handling and confidentiality across the organisation.

🗂️ Key Responsibilities

• Manage subject access requests from external parties such as solicitors, police, and courts.
• Handle information enquiries within statutory deadlines while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Provide administrative and telephone support to the Information Governance and Compliance Team.
• Assist with information audits and evidence gathering for assurance and compliance measures.
• Support Registration Authority functions and ensure timely revocation of system access for staff leavers.
• Help distribute surveys and gather feedback to strengthen data governance practices.
• Identify and escalate any concerns identified during premises audits to promote continuous improvement.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Solid understanding of Data Protection legislation, including GDPR.
• Proven administrative experience working with confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications—Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to take accurate minutes and communicate professionally.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A–C) including English and Maths or equivalent.
• At least 4 years’ experience in an information governance function (including FOI, data protection, and records management).

🔐 Be a key part of upholding data privacy and shaping a culture of compliance. Apply today to make an impact in a role that values precision, responsibility, and communication.

📩 To apply or for further information, contact: mia.mcdowell@therecruitmentco.uk