Compliance Executive 6 months - Higher Executive Officer Level

We have an immediate requirement for a governance and data protection professional to support an organisation on site for a temporary project. This is an opportunity to contribute to the effective operation of key governance, compliance, and information governance functions.

What you'll do:

• Support the implementation and ongoing compliance with Record Management Policy by providing guidance on best practices for information governance.
• Respond promptly and accurately to requests for records under the Data Protection Act 2018/GDPR and Freedom of Information Act 2014.
• Work closely with the Data Protection Officer to develop data protection-compliant policies, procedures, and templates that reflect current legislation.
• Provide oversight and support to team members on complex information governance matters, ensuring consistent application of organisational standards.
• Assist in preparation of meeting materials for quarterly Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Lead or support the development, implementation, and review of operational policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with legal mandates, European Directives, and sector specific requirements.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience working within governance or compliance functions in a regulated environment is preferable.
• Excellent working knowledge of information governance frameworks including record management policies, GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 requirements, Freedom of Information Act 2014 obligations, and related codes of practice is required.
• Strong analytical skills enabling you to extract data from multiple sources, interpret findings accurately, identify trends or gaps in information quality, conduct root cause analysis where necessary, and track progress over time are important assets.
• Track record of building positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders through collaborative working practices is expected.
• Capacity for managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently while maintaining high standards of accuracy/attention-to-detail is crucial.

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