£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 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
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Requirements

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Good general standard of education with strong literacy and numeracy
• Basic DBS required

Whats on Offer

• £14.82 per hour
• Full-time hours (37 per week)
• Immediate start available
• Short-term contract with a focused and impactful workload

If you have experience in SAR/FOI work and are available for an immediate start, wed love to hear from you.

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