Info Governance Officer: Protect Data & Access

Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 30 days

Learning and development training

Wellbeing networks and staff discounts

Job summary

Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils are seeking an Information Governance Officer to join the Legal team. The role focuses on processing information rights requests, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOI and EIR, and providing guidance across the councils.

You will work with key systems like Ideagen Risk Management and Adobe Redaction, develop policies, and potentially deliver training on information rights topics.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data protection principles and information governance.
• Ability to manage information rights requests within statutory timescales.
• Experience with Ideagen Risk Management and Adobe Redaction tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process and respond to information rights requests (SARs, FOI, EIR) within timescales.
• Provide guidance on Data Protection and Information Governance to the organisation and residents.
• Advise on best practices and policies to ensure compliance.
• Manage systems such as Ideagen Risk Management and Adobe Redaction.
• Prepare and deliver FOI/SAR/EIR training materials and sessions.
• Review records prior to release with appropriate redactions.
• Collaborate with the Legal team and stakeholders across councils.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent communicator

Collaborative team player

Handles confidential information

Proficient in IT

Prioritises workload

Customer-focused service

Eager to learn

Education

Information Rights certification or equivalent

Tools

Ideagen Risk Management

Adobe Redaction software

Job description

Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils are seeking an Information Governance Officer to join the Legal team. The role focuses on processing information rights requests, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOI and EIR, and providing guidance across the councils.

You will work with key systems like Ideagen Risk Management and Adobe Redaction, develop policies, and potentially deliver training on information rights topics.