Information Governance Officer

Marcus Donald and I are looking to speak to an experienced Data Protection professional with GDPR experience to join a 6-month contract, outside IR35 We are working with a large financial client looking to expand their team in London.

Although the Head Office is in London, this role is offering a hybrid working balance.

You will be a part of the practical team which responds to data breach incidents and coordinates responses 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 demonstrate Data Protection compliance, including Record of Processing Activities (ROPA) and data protection impact assessments.
• 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 the necessary information and liaising with the legal department to carry out assessments and carry on.
• Contribute to compliance projects to improve Information Security, Governance, and Data Privacy.
• Take part in carrying out internal audits to assure ongoing data privacy compliance.

Information Governance Officer – Required:

• 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 be effective in assessing IG compliance and an understanding of threats across a wide range of digital products.
• Experience of driving towards a culture where data governance is embedded into every data process.
• At least 3 years experience in a similar role related to IG, technology, or data management.

If 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)