Information Governance Officer

Marcus Donald are currently in the market for an Information Governance Officer to join a large education organisation.

**This is a fully remote / home-based position – all over UK**

You will be a part of the practical team which responds to data breach incidents and co-ordinates response to SARs in compliance with UK GDPR. You will also be responsible for driving the organisation to maintain and update ROPA

Information Governance Officer – Main Responsibilities:

• The oversight and the drive of the records that are required to be kept to demonstrate Data Protection compliance, including band data protection impact assessments.
• Working with a big scale operation and using a complex and large system on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitoring the GDPR email and telephone contacts and responding appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinates response to Subject Access Requests (SARs) in compliance with UK GDPR
• Responding to data subject access requests (DPIA) according to policy by carrying out the necessary legitimacy checks.
• Responding to data breach reports according to policy by coordinating the gathering of necessary information and liaising with the legal department to carry out assessments and carry on.
• Contribute compliance projects to improve Information Security, Governance and Data Privacy.
• Identifying risks and escalating issues and problems as required.
• Support the ongoing review and improvement of policies in relation to data protection.
• Recording all activities and reporting on performance.
• Take part in carrying out internal audits to assure ongoing data privacy compliance.

Information Governance Officer – Required:

• Substantive experience with complex and large systems
• Experience dealing with digital systems, not physical
• Working knowledge of data privacy legislation including the GDPR.
• Knowledge of data protection law and practice, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR
• Knowledge and background in a technology related discipline to be effective in assessing Information Governance compliance.
• Understanding of Data Protection and ROPA processes.
• Experience in responding to and knowledge of DPIAs & SARs.
• Sufficient understanding and background in a technology related discipline to effective in assessing IG compliance and an understanding of threats across a wide range of digital products.
• Experience of driving towards culture where data governance is embedded into every data process.
• Strong overall technical background as opposed to legal.
• Good communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role related to IG, technology, or data management.
• The ability to meet deadlines on time and deliver high quality work.

this position appeals to you, please do not hesitate to contact Alex Warren with any questions or for more details about the organisation and job. (awarren@marcusdonald.com)