Information and Governance Officer

Labour; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Job summary

Labour Party is looking for an Information and Governance Officer to deliver the Party’s data protection function and support governance and electoral compliance. The post-holder will work with the outsourced Data Protection Officer, the General Counsel and colleagues in the Governance and Legal Unit.

Based at Head Office in London or Newcastle, the role is hybrid with four days in the office and one day home-based.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data protection law, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience of handling data subject access requests or similar compliance work.
• Ability to use technology to support compliance and administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• 70% of the role focuses on data protection compliance activities and DSAR handling.
• 30% provides governance support across the Governance and Legal Unit, including electoral compliance.
• Liaise with the ICO and other stakeholders as part of the data protection function.
• Work within established processes and escalate complex legal questions when needed.

Skills

Data protection

Governance

DSAR handling

UK GDPR

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Case management systems

Job description

Role: Information and Governance Officer

Salary: £42,203.35 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195. There will also be an additional £3,760 London Weighting allowance if the role is based in London.

Current employees in banding 28-34 will maintain their existing salary.

Location: Head Office – Newcastle or Head Office - London

Duration: A fixed-term contract for 12 months (potential to extend).

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Information and Governance Officer. The post-holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of the Party’s data protection function, working closely with the outsourced Data Protection Officer, the General Counsel, and colleagues in the Governance and Legal Unit (GLU). Approximately 70% of the role involves data protection compliance work, including DSAR handling, compliance administration, and ICO liaison. The remaining 30% involves governance support across the GLU, including on electoral compliance matters. The post holder will work within established processes and escape complex legal questions to Legal Counsel or the General Counsel as appropriate.

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the values, aims, and structure of the Labour Party and/or other membership organisations
• Working knowledge of data protection law, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and its practical application
• Experience of handling data subject access requests or similar compliance casework
• Strong ability to use technology to support compliance and administrative functions, including MS Office, Teams, and databases or case management systems

The Labour Party’s standard working arrangement is that all employees based in headquarters in London/Newcastle attend their contracted office four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Home working is only authorised on Fridays.

The deadline for applications is 25 October 2026.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.

Information and Governance Officer

London

£3,760 London Weighting allowance if the role is based in London.