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Locum Information Governance Officer

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Job ID:

41060

Practice Area(s):

Information Law

Location:

REM 

Role:

Legal Assistant or Paralegal, Other Professional
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

30.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Information Governance Officer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £40 per hour umbrella
 
Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Information Governance Officer to join a reputable Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team, providing key support across a range of data protection matters.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Information Governance Officer
Working Arrangement: Full-Time, fully remote working
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Up to £40 per hour umbrella
 
Duties may include:
  • Manage and coordinate FOI and EIR requests, ensuring they are responded to within statutory timescales
  • Liaise with departments and service managers to obtain relevant information and ensure timely responses
  • Draft, review and issue responses to FOI and EIR requests
  • Identify and apply relevant exemptions where appropriate
  • Monitor outstanding requests, identify potential delays and proactively manage the caseload accordingly
  • Support Senior Officers with wider data protection matters when required
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Proven experience working within Information Governance, preferably in a Local Government setting
  • Strong working knowledge of Data Protection Legislation, FOI and SAR processes
  • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and provide clear and practical advice  
 
Job Reference: J98758
 
For more information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Phoebe Maries on 07441916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
Locum Information Governance Officer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £40 per hour umbrella
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Locum Information Governance Officer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

41060

Practice Area(s):

Information Law

Location:

REM 

Role:

Legal Assistant or Paralegal, Other Professional
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

30.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Information Governance Officer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £40 per hour umbrella
 
Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Information Governance Officer to join a reputable Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team, providing key support across a range of data protection matters.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Information Governance Officer
Working Arrangement: Full-Time, fully remote working
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Up to £40 per hour umbrella
 
Duties may include:
  • Manage and coordinate FOI and EIR requests, ensuring they are responded to within statutory timescales
  • Liaise with departments and service managers to obtain relevant information and ensure timely responses
  • Draft, review and issue responses to FOI and EIR requests
  • Identify and apply relevant exemptions where appropriate
  • Monitor outstanding requests, identify potential delays and proactively manage the caseload accordingly
  • Support Senior Officers with wider data protection matters when required
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Proven experience working within Information Governance, preferably in a Local Government setting
  • Strong working knowledge of Data Protection Legislation, FOI and SAR processes
  • Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and provide clear and practical advice  
 
Job Reference: J98758
 
For more information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Phoebe Maries on 07441916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
Locum Information Governance Officer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £40 per hour umbrella