Information Governance Officer – 12 Month FTC

Academia the Technology Group

. Deliver advice on data protection legislation and manage data protection compliance for customers .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in data protection legislation and compliance, with a strong focus on delivering training and support to internal staff and clients. Proficient in conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments and managing documentation related to information governance.

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Data Protection Legislation KnowledgeData Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)Subject Access Requests (SARs)GDPR Practitioner CertificatePrivacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

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Hard Skills

Data Protection ComplianceRisk MinimizationPolicy DevelopmentDocumentation ReviewData Subject Rights ManagementData Breach InvestigationInformation Governance SupportTraining DeliveryProcess Change DocumentationAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Time ManagementAbility to Work Under PressureRelationship BuildingConflict Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft Security Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

GDPR Practitioner Certificate

Industry Keywords

Not-for-Profit SectorInformation GovernanceData ProtectionCookies and Tracking TechnologyArtificial Intelligence Data Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver advice on data protection legislation and manage data protection compliance for customers
Complete Data Protection Impact Assessments and identify ways to minimise and eliminate risk
Develop and maintain policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement
Raise awareness and the profile of Information Governance internally and with clients
Provide Information Governance support to customers and advise on complex data protection issues
Provide data protection training to internal staff and customers
Assist with investigations of personal data breaches
Work on Information Governance documentation, including policy and procedure reviews and documenting process changes
Keep up to date with information legislation news, best practice and changes, and communicate relevant developments to the business
Support completion of individual rights requests, including Subject Access Requests
Ensure documentation is completed to a high quality
Support Information Security Consultants as a dedicated Microsoft Security Subject Matter Expert

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication skills
Strong time management and technical skills
Attention to fine detail, including documentation of work undertaken
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and achieve deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of data protection legislation and its application within the not-for-profit sector
Strong understanding of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) within the not-for-profit sector
Ability to travel to various customer sites as required
Prior experience working with not-for-profit organisations
Experience documenting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and advising organisations on data protection risks
Experience with data subject rights, particularly Subject Access, including reviewing and redacting information using Adobe Acrobat
Data protection qualification, such as GDPR Practitioner Certificate
Understanding of cookies and tracking technology
Understanding of how data protection applies to artificial intelligence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gym membership contribution
Health Cash Plan
Increased annual leave with length of service
Free annual leave on your birthday
Length of service bonus
Free Will Writing service