Senior Information Governance Officer | Information Governance Team | Full Time | Preston

Salary 39513 - 44711 per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Information Governance Team Preston

Lancashire County Council is the fourth largest local authority in England and our vision is to make Lancashire the best place to live work visit and prosper.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Information Governance Officer to join our Information Governance Team. This is a pivotal role in ensuring the security and integrity of information across the council.

As Senior Information Governance Officer you will be an outstanding individual who will play a key role in ensuring that Lancashire County Council meets its statutory obligations during ongoing organisational change.

We are looking for a professional who has experience of working within a political environment with a good understanding of delivering high-quality efficient and inclusive public services. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience of successfully managing complex issues.

We are a small team within a large and complex public sector organisation and the successful candidate must be able to evidence practical experience in a similar role preferably within the public sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver training across the council to promote awareness and best practices in information security.

Provide expert technical support and guidance across all council services.

Support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) in the development and implementation of council-wide policies.

Represent Information Governance in council projects ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

Manage and respond to security incidents in line with council policy and legal obligations under Articles 33 and 34 of UK GDPR.

Promote compliance with Article 5(1)(f) of UK GDPR ensuring personal data is processed securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures.

Liaise with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) regarding data breach reporting and management.

What Were Looking For:

A strong background in information governance and security.

In-depth knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection legislation is essential.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Proven experience in information security incident management and policy development.

Youll be passionate about delivering a great service and enjoy dealing with people asking for support when you need it and building on your knowledge skills and experience.

Youll be engaging and providing support and legal advice to members of the public colleagues and external stakeholders so being able to communicate information clearly and confidently and listen to individual requirements is key to the role.

Being methodical and working under pressure are essential. You will need to be able to prioritise and work with precision on a number of tasks simultaneously.

Closing Date: 26/06/2025 Interviews: TBC

Application review is ongoing so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

Why join usBy joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career youve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise we offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

For further information please contact Joanne Winston Information Governance Manager by emailing

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