Pennon Group
Information Rights Officer
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Information Rights Officer
About the Role
As an Information Rights Officer, you'll take ownership of Environmental Information Requests (EIRs), Subject Access Requests (SARs), and other information rights requests received from customers and employees.
You'll assess requests, gather information from across the business, review documentation, apply exemptions where appropriate, and prepare legally compliant responses within strict statutory timescales.
Alongside managing requests, you'll support wider Legal Compliance and Data Protection activities, helping to improve processes, policies, and awareness across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Information Rights Management
- Manage Environmental Information Requests (EIRs), Subject Access Requests (SARs) and other information rights requests from receipt through to completion.
- Assess and validate requests, identifying information that falls within scope.
- Apply relevant exceptions, exemptions, restrictions, and extensions where appropriate.
- Liaise with colleagues across the business to obtain information required for responses.
- Review information carefully to determine what can be disclosed, withheld, or redacted.
- Prepare accurate, professional, and legally compliant responses.
- Escalate complex, contentious, or high-risk cases where required.
- Ensure all requests are managed within statutory timescales.
- Maintain accurate records and audit trails of actions and decisions taken.
Legal Compliance & Data Protection Support
- Support the Head of Legal Compliance and Data Protection Officer with day-to-day activities and projects.
- Assist with responding to data protection and legal compliance enquiries from customers and employees.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of compliance and data protection training.
- Assist with the review and maintenance of policies, procedures, and guidance documents.
- Identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve how information rights requests are managed across the business.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to information governance and compliance.
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What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- A good understanding of Environmental Information Regulations and UK Data Protection legislation.
- Knowledge of individual rights, exemptions, and restrictions.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- The ability to work independently and meet demanding statutory deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
- The ability to determine what information is within scope of a request.
- Confidence handling and reviewing sensitive or confidential information and maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and concisely.
- The ability to build effective working relationships across a range of teams and functions.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider Legal team.
Essential Requirements
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent qualification.
- Alternatively, relevant professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and capability for the role.
Desirable Requirements
- Qualification or formal training in Data Protection, Information Governance, Compliance, Legal Services, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience handling SARs, EIRs, FOI requests, or similar regulatory information requests.
- Experience working within a data protection, governance, compliance, or legal environment.
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What's in it for You?
- Competitive Salary - Reflective of your skills, experience, and expertise.
- Annual Bonus Scheme - Rewarding both individual and business performance.
- Generous Pension Scheme - Helping you save for the future.
- Flexible & Hybrid Working - Supporting a healthy work-life balance wherever possible.
- Generous Annual Leave Allowance - Giving you time to recharge and spend time doing what matters most.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Providing confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it.
- Exclusive Employee Discounts - Access to a range of offers, discounts, and benefits.
- Learning & Development Opportunities - Supporting your continued professional growth within Legal, Compliance, and Data Protection.
- A Collaborative Team Environment - Work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to supporting your success.
Closing Date
20th October 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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