ICT & Information Governance Specialist

Mid Devon; Tiverton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid Devon District Council is seeking an ICT & Information Governance Specialist to strengthen cyber resilience, information governance and digital assurance across the council.

You will support Cyber Assessment Framework improvements, develop governance processes, improve data classification and records management, create compliance dashboards and deliver guidance and awareness activities, with involvement in Local Government Reorganisation preparations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection and FOI concepts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience implementing governance and information security controls.

Responsibilities

• Support Cyber Assessment Framework improvements.
• Develop governance processes and data classifications.
• Improve records management and create compliance dashboards.
• Deliver guidance and awareness activities on information governance.
• Support preparations for Local Government Reorganisation.

Skills

UK GDPR knowledge

Data protection

FOI

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Help shape secure and responsible digital services

We are looking for an ICT & Information Governance Specialist to help strengthen cyber resilience, information governance and digital assurance across Mid Devon District Council.

This varied role will involve supporting Cyber Assessment Framework improvements, developing governance processes, improving data classification and records management, creating compliance dashboards, and delivering guidance and awareness activities. You will also support our preparations for Local Government Reorganisation

You will bring practical Microsoft 365 experience, an understanding of UK GDPR, data protection and FOI, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Make a real contribution to secure, compliant and well-governed public services.

The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. Foran explanation of what this means,please see Core Competencies .

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

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CLOSING DATE:

CLOSING DATE: 09 October 2026 at 5:00pm

POST NUMBER:

POST NUMBER: IT27

VACANCY NUMBER:

VACANCY NUMBER: 2026134

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