About this role
Information Governance Officer (Temporary)
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
Duration: 1-2 Month Temporary Assignment
Hourly rate: £16.31 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Information Governance Officer to provide short-term support within our Information Governance team.
This role will focus on coordinating and progressing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, supporting information governance processes, and maintaining accurate records using the Civica system. We are looking for someone who can quickly become operational, managing requests efficiently while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Logging, administering and progressing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.Processing and monitoring requests through the Civica system.Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain information and ensure timely responses.Supporting the coordination of Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other information rights requests.Assisting with records management and information governance activities.Providing advice and guidance on FOI, Data Protection and information governance matters.Producing reports and maintaining accurate records of requests and responses.Ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and organisational procedures.
Essential Requirements
Experience working within an Information Governance, FOI, Data Protection or Information Rights environment. Good understanding of:Freedom of Information Act 2000Data Protection Act 2018UK GDPREnvironmental Information Regulations (EIR)