Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. £14.82 per hour 37 hours per week Temporary Contract (April June 2026) Office Hours: 09:00 17:30 We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Assurance Officer to support a busy team with clearing a backlog of Subject Access Requests (SAR) and Freedom of Information (FOI) cases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with data protection experience who is confident in handling sensitive information and applying exemptions appropriately. The Role You will play a key role in reviewing and preparing information for disclosure, ensuring all data is handled in line with relevant legislation and organisational standards. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing records in response to SAR and FOI requests Applying appropriate redactions in line with data protection legislation Identifying and applying relevant exemptions Preparing files for quality assurance checks prior to disclosure Supporting the team in reducing backlog volumes Ensuring confidentiality and accuracy xehkeey at all times About You We are looking for a candidate with: Proven experience handling SAR and FOI requests Strong understanding of data protection and information governance Experience applying redactions and exemptions confidently Excellent attention to detail and accuracy