Information Rights Officer

Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator with experience handling sensitive information, records management, data protection, or information governance processes?I am recruiting for a Records and Information Rights Officer to join a busy Digital, Data and Technology function for a public sector organisation based in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing administrative accuracy with investigative work, ensuring information is managed appropriately, and statutory deadlines are met.In this varied role, you'll support records management activities across the organisation, assist with information rights requests, maintain information governance systems, and help promote best practice in records and data management. Key Responsibilities • Support the creation, organisation and classification of digital and physical records • Process and respond to information rights requests, including Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests • Investigate, research and analyse information to support informed decision-making • Maintain records retention and disposal schedules, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation • Support digitisation projects and quality assurance of scanned records • Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues on records management processes and systems • Monitor records management activity through reporting and performance data • Assist with system updates, testing, user guidance and process improvements • Deliver or support training sessions on records management and information governance • Promote best practice across teams and contribute to the continuous improvement of information management processes What I'm Looking For • Experience in records management, information governance, data protection, compliance, archives, information rights, or a similar administrative environment • Understanding of records retention, review and disposal processes • Knowledge of GDPR, the Data Protection Act and information management principles • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong analytical and investigative abilities with sound judgement • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines • Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels • Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications Ideal Backgrounds • Records Management • Information Governance • Data Protection • FOI Administration • Subject Access Requests • Compliance Administration • Archives and Document Management • Public Sector Administration • Information Rights What's on Offer • Opportunity to work within a highly regulated and information-sensitive environment • Varied workload combining administration, investigation and stakeholder engagement • Exposure to records management, information governance and data protection activities • Collaborative and supportive team environment • 12 month stable temporary contract • Hourly rate of £14.93ph + holiday pay • Hybrid working! If you're highly organised, enjoy working with information and regulations, and take pride in delivering accurate work within deadlines, I'd love to hear from you. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk