Senior Information Governance Officer (Internal Applicants Only)

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Organisation:Leicestershire County Council

Work Location:County Hall Glenfield Leicester LE3 8RA

Salary:35451 - 47829 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay Award Pending)

Working Hours:18.5 hours per week

Contract Type:Permanent

Closing Date: 27th April 2026

Interview Date(s): Week Beginning 11th May 2026

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Information Governance Officer to join our Information Governance Team. This is a critical role that ensures the Council remains compliant with UK GDPR and maintains the highest standards of information assurance and data protection.

About the Role

As a Senior Information Governance Officer you will work across the organisation to provide specialist advice support strategic projects develop policies and strengthen compliance practices. You will help shape and deliver the Councils information governance vision and play an essential part in ensuring safe lawful and effective use of information.

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Key responsibilities:

Develop and deliver information and technology strategy ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Provide expert advice on information governance UK GDPR compliance and information assurance.

Contribute or lead multi-disciplinary projects involving information governance considerations.

Develop update and promote policies standards and information sharing agreements.

Monitor compliance manage incidents and coordinate investigations into data breaches.

Advise senior managers officers and partners on IG matters that influence service delivery.

Ensure effective contract and agreement management relating to information governance.

In addition we expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesandto delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a are aDisability Confident Employer.

About You

You will be an experienced information governance professional with strong knowledge of UK GDPR information assurance and policy development. You will be confident working with stakeholders at all levels and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential criteria:

Relevant degree or equivalent or experience of assisting in developing designing and delivering an effective information / technology policy information governance or information compliance service appropriate to the above qualification level.

Experience of supporting the development designing and delivering of a quality information and/or technology service in accordance with the strategic business need of the organisation and external partners.

Experience of leading on or managing information policy projects OR of responsibility for investigations into information security/compliance incidents and issues negotiating actions and leading on continuous improvement

Experience of presenting and providing support advice and recommendations across the organisation and amongst partners

Identifying developing and delivering training to support staff development as required

Experience of capturing developing and implementing requirements for information/technology policy and information assurance work packages

Basic understanding of County Council services and opportunities for efficiency and transformational change.

Interested in Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working which may include part time working job sharing term-time working flexible start and finish times and hybrid working depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact:

Colin Lench

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How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council were looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are wherever youre from and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation not just whats on your CV. Thats why weve designed a recruitment process thats fair accessible and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire wed love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. Without this information we wont be able to assess your suitability for the role and your application will be tips on how to write your statement see theHow to Applysection on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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