Information Governance Assistant

Information Governance Assistant

Location: East Midlands (Office attendance once a week desirable)Contract: 3 MonthsRate: Up to £200 per day (Umbrella)Contact: Ebby Vallance on or email

Venn Group's specialist legal recruitment team is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Information Governance Assistant to join a prominent Local Authority on a hybrid basis. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional looking to apply their knowledge and support the Council in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Protection Support: Assist in ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, including the GDPR, and other relevant legislation.
• Freedom of Information (FOI): Support in managing FOI requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses in line with statutory obligations.
• Information Security: Provide support on information security policies and procedures to safeguard sensitive data.
• Policy Assistance: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and updating governance policies related to information management and data protection.
• Training & Guidance: Help with delivering training sessions and providing guidance to staff on information governance best practices.
• General Administrative Support: Assist with records management, data sharing agreements, and privacy impact assessments under the supervision of senior staff.

Ideal Candidate:

• Some experience in information governance, ideally within the Public Sector.
• Knowledge of GDPR, FOI, and related legal frameworks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support complex tasks efficiently.
• Good communication skills and an eagerness to learn.

This role offers a competitive day rate of up to £200 per day via an umbrella company, ideal for an individual looking to grow within the information governance field in a leading public sector organisation.

For further details or to submit your application, please contact Ebby Vallance at or via email at

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