Information Rights Officer

About the role

We are seeking an organised, detail‑focused Information Rights Officer to join the Digital, Data and Technology function of a public sector organisation in Liverpool. The role blends administrative accuracy with investigative work to ensure records and information are managed in line with statutory requirements.

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.
• Assist digitisation projects and quality‑assure scanned records.
• Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues on records management processes and systems.
• Monitor records management activity through reporting and performance data.
• Support 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 continuous improvement of information management processes.

Required profile

• Experience in records management, information governance, data protection, compliance, archives, 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 confidence to work with colleagues at all levels.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a highly regulated public‑sector environment.