Compliance Officer

Warwickshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Warwickshire is seeking a Compliance Officer to manage compliance with information legislation. This part-time role requires strong knowledge of GDPR and FOI regulations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive enquiries. The candidate will join a dedicated team focused on heritage collections, making a significant impact on public access to historical information.

Qualifications

• Experience in the heritage sector or with policy development is a plus.
• Proactive and detail-oriented professional.
• Strong judgement and discretion in handling information requests.

Responsibilities

• Lead on compliance across Heritage & Culture Warwickshire.
• Ensure legal and regulatory standards are met.
• Manage a wide range of information requests.

Skills

Knowledge of information legislation (FOI, EIR, DPA, copyright)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to handle sensitive enquiries

Collaborative approach

Job description

Join Our Team: Are you passionate about improving access to heritage collections and confident navigating information legislation? Heritage & Culture Warwickshire (HCW) is looking for a Compliance Officer to join our team in a permanent, part-time role.

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to lead on compliance across HCW. You'll join a team of archive, library, museum, and learning professionals who care for and provide access to Warwickshire's historic collections. You'll ensure our services meet legal and regulatory standards, including GDPR, FOI, and copyright legislation.

The role involves managing a wide range of information requests – from media enquiries to highly sensitive personal matters such as adoption – requiring sound judgement, discretion, and a strong understanding of legal frameworks. You'll also manage data licensing and digital access, and work with colleagues and partners to ensure robust data protection and responsible use of our collections.

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong knowledge of information legislation (FOI, EIR, DPA, copyright)
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Confidence handling sensitive enquiries and applying exemptions
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently
• Experience in the heritage sector or with policy development is a plus

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, thrives on variety, and wants to make a real difference in how people engage with heritage.

Location: Warwickshire County Record Office

Closing date: 17th November 2025

Interview date: W/C 1st December 2025

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

We welcome informal enquiries prior to application – please contact Amy Hurst, HCW Service Manager (Collections): [e-mail]

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.

For more information, please see the full Job Description.