Information Governance Officer

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Information Governance Officer to join our Policy and Performance team.

You will play a vital role in supporting the councils compliance with data protection laws and Freedom of Information (FOI)/Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), helping to embed a strong information rights culture across the organisation.

About the post

You will be responsible for co-ordinating and managing FOI, EIR and Subject Access Requests, and providing expert advice to staff on complex FOI/public interest issues, exemptions, and data protection queries along with:

• Supporting data protection impact assessments and records of processing activities.

• Investigating and advising on serious personal data breaches, complaints, and regulatory actions.

• Promoting awareness of data governance policies, maintaining intranet and transparency pages.

• Assisting in the delivery of FOI and data protection training to officers and elected Members.

The ideal candidate

• Will have a strong understanding of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOI Act and EIR.

• Will have experience in managing FOI/SARs and advising on data protection in a complex organisation.

• Will have excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legislation in plain English.

• Will have an eye for detail, a drive for continual improvement, and a passion for public service transparency.

• A professional GDPR qualification would be desirable.

Why Join Us?

Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.

Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working.