Data Protection and Information Security Officer

Charnwood Borough Council; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Loughborough is seeking a skilled Data Protection and Information Security Officer to develop and implement Information Security policies. The role involves managing data protection requests, conducting risk assessments, and providing expert advice. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and knowledge of data protection laws. This position offers generous annual leave and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Agile working for many roles

Generous annual leave

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing data protection requests.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Ability to support incident response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support development of Information Security policies.
• Manage data protection requests and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide expert advice to departments and lead training initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of data protection laws

Information security practices

Proactive attitude

Job description

Charnwood Borough Council is seeking a skilled Data Protection and Information Security Officer to support the development and implementation of Information Security policies. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the Council’s compliance with relevant legislation, including the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

As part of the ICT team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing data protection requests, conducting risk assessments, and supporting incident response procedures. They will also provide expert advice to departments, lead training initiatives, and contribute to the Council’s overall information governance strategy.

We are looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of data protection laws, and experience in information security practices. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public service while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Free parking

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work, visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

As a Disability Confident Employer and proud holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Gold Award, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

No agencies please.

Interview dates will be week commencing 10th November 2025