Information Governance Officer Full Time

Marcus Donald People Ltd
Marcus Donald are delighted to offer this Information Governance Officer role for a Global Education Corporation. The head office is based in London however, primarily remote. This role is part of a small team which maintains and develops a comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements in the business and an aligned set of effective policies and processes.

*This role is hybrid working 1-2 days per week in London*
*Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 + flattering benefits package*

Information Governance Officer – Responsibilities:

• Contribute to IG change assessments including DPIA, DPbDD and third-party contract reviews
• Work with the business to assess compliance, identify threats and carry out risk assessments
• Maintain and develop a comprehensive understanding of compliance requirements in the business and an aligned set of effective policies and processes
• Continuously improving information security posture, governance, and data privacy
• Ensure an effective GDPR compliance and regulatory data privacy service is provided across the group
• Develop and mature their data privacy practice
• Work with business asset owners to ensure they maintain comprehensive information asset registers, ROPA, data retention schedules and data privacy risk registers

Information Governance Officer – Required:

• Working knowledge of data privacy legislation including the GDPR
• At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role related to IG, technology, or data management
• A 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 projects
• Demonstrable evidence of driving continuous improvement
• Relevant certification in data privacy
• Experience working in certified environments (eg, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS)

This a great opportunity with a great company! For the right person this will be an excellent next step in your career, and you will not only grow and develop your experience but also receive the responsibility to explore other key areas within Information Security & GRC.

My email is (see below) should you want to discuss further before applying or if you would like to review the full JD.