Information Governance Officer

Information Governance & Compliance Officer We are recruiting for an Information Governance & Compliance Officer to join a local authority's Procurement and Contract Management team. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in compliance, governance, information governance, records management, procurement support or public sector administration. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with legislation, maintaining accurate records, supporting audits and managing sensitive information. Key Responsibilities: Managing and maintaining procurement and contract records Supporting governance and compliance activities across the service Redacting confidential and sensitive information Producing reports and maintaining accurate data Supporting audits, investigations and compliance reviews Assisting with procurement and contract management systems Ensuring compliance with GDPR and information governance requirements Liaising with internal stakeholders and providing advice on compliance matters Essential Requirements: Previous experience in compliance, governance, information governance, procurement, contracts or a similar administrative role Experience of redacting documents is essential Experience using Adobe Acrobat is essential Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information Excellent organisational and communication skills Strong data management and administrative skills Desirable: Experience using Foxit PDF software Public sector or local authority experience Knowledge of procurement processes, contracts or information governance legislation Fully remote working may be considered for the right candidate, although occasional attendance may be required for document scanning and team meetings. A Basic DBS check will be required for this position