Information Governance Officer
Information Governance Officer
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£ 27711 - 30060
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Job Description
Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HRbeforeoffering a job on a secondment basis. *
Information Governance Officer
About the Role:
The Information Governance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Council Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities Register are current and fit for purpose and for maintaining all Data Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Sharing Agreement registers.
The role is also responsible for Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance and is the Lead Officer on recording reporting and analysis of Security Incidents. The role provides support to the Information Governance Team in all aspects of their work ensuring compliance in relation to Freedom of Information Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act and is based within the Information Governance team within the Directorate of Law & Corporate Services.
About the Candidate:
We are looking for someone to demonstrate great customer service good numeracy literacy and communication skills with excellent administrative abilities. Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload is vital as this is abusy role within the team. Experience in coordinating and managing Board meetings minute taking report writing and policy review would be advantageous.
An understanding of Data Protection Freedom of Information (FOI) and The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) Legislation would be ideal and training will be given in the use of the case management system used by the Team.
For an informal discussion about the role or any queries please contact Lynette Paterson at
Interviews to be held week commencing 11th August 2025.
As part of our Talent Strategy were committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn grow progress and thrive. For many of you this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us and were passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Councils Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
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How to apply
Please apply online by clicking the link below
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
