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Information Compliance Officer

Venn Group
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£23.47 - £26.42 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an Information Compliance Officer for a leading London-based University.
  • The role involves coordinating responses to statutory information requests, ensuring compliance with FOIA, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of information access and privacy laws and possess strong written communication skills.
  • The position offers an hourly rate of £23.47 - £26.42 and requires at least 2 years of relevant experience.
  • This is a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension, and the role is based in Central London with hybrid working options.

We are supporting a leading London based University with the recruitment of an Information Compliance Officer. The post holder will assist the Information Compliance team in coordinating responses to statutory information requests (FOIA, UK GDPR, Data Protection Act), gathering information and preparing compliant responses within legal deadlines.

Job Profile:

  • Coordinate the university’s responses to statutory information requests (DPA, GDPR, FOIA), gathering information and preparing responses within deadlines, ensuring compliance with legal and policy standards
  • Prioritise and manage workload to meet statutory deadlines, handling a diverse caseload effectively
  • Draft thorough, compliant responses for requests for information
  • Accurately document all actions and advice related to requests and inquiries
  • Provide guidance on information compliance to university staff and advise requesters on university procedures and available information
  • Log and assess reported data breaches, escalating serious cases appropriately
  • Build and maintain a network of departmental contacts on compliance issues and support related meetings
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support the Information Compliance team’s work as required
  • Update web pages on compliance topics, including the Freedom of Information Publication Scheme and Disclosure Log
  • Maintain electronic and paper records for the Information Compliance Team, ensuring confidentiality

Person Specification:

  • Knowledge of information access and privacy laws, including FOIA, GDPR, and the Data Protection Act
  • Strong written communication skills, with excellent grammar and clarity
  • Skilled in preparing professional responses to information requests
  • Excellent planning, organisation, and multitasking abilities

Hourly rate: £23.47 - £26.42

Length of contract: 6 months (with the possibility to extend/ progress to a permanent contract)

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Central London (hybrid working)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out on the opportunity

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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.