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We are currently partnering with a Local Authority in the Greater Manchester area, who are recruiting for an Information Governance Officer to join their team on an initial 3 month locum basis.Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.This is a full-time position with a flexible hourly rate (circa 19- 24 p/hour via an Umbrella company), and they're looking for someone to start as soon as possible.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Supporting and delivering the day-to-day requirements of Information Governance throughout the Council, ensuring there is robust information governance compliance in place at all times Promoting adherence to the Information Governance framework amongst staff across the organisation, through distribution of information regarding the framework Coordinating requests received for information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and ensuring that full compliance with Freedom of Information Legislation is adhered to, including appropriate timescales Maintaining an accurate and up to date database of requests and enquiries including details of any disclosures, refusals, fees, advice and guidance and ensuring that the information requests database is up to date Providing advice, guidance and interpretation on matters relating to Information Governance Requirements: Experience required within Information Governance, specifically dealing with SARs and FOI requests Experience within a Local Authority desirable Working hours: 37 hours per week Monday Friday Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible.If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Dont forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to 100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.