Information Governance Coordinator

West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

28 days annual leave

Free travel across West Yorkshire

Pension scheme

Professional development

Salary progression

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Counselling services

Headspace app

Modern offices near Leeds Station

Job summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking an Information Governance Coordinator in Leeds on a hybrid, full-time basis (37 hours per week). The role focuses on administering information requests under FOI and Environmental Information Regulations, supporting the Information Governance team.

You will build relationships across directorates and Information Asset Owners to help ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment. The post is subject to vetting clearance and UK residence requirements.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role.
• Experience of effectively contributing to team objectives.
• Experience of successfully identifying appropriate communication channels to deliver information.
• Ability to prioritise workload and detailed experience of meeting legislative deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to provide an effective and efficient information governance support service and to support the Information Governance Manager (Data Protection Officer) to carry out their statutory functions.
• Act as the Combined Authority’s main point-of-contact for external and internal enquiries in relation to Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and under the UK GDPR.
• Undertake any other administration duties and support required for the Information Governance team.

Job description

Information Governance Coordinator

£29,677 per annum - Grade 3

Leeds / Hybrid Full time - 37 hours per week

Permanent

Closing date - Sunday 23 August 2026 at 23:55

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part‑time working and/or job share. We currently have a vacancy for an Information Governance Coordinator to join our Information Governance team.

As our Information Governance Coordinator, you will play a vital role in providing efficient administrative support to the Information Governance team, particularly providing the effective administration of requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.

You will build strong working relationships across the Combined Authority directorates and Information Asset Owners, contributing to a positive working environment for your team.

Our team operates in a fast‑paced environment with a focus on compliance and delivery.

This post is subject to vetting clearance.

Due to the nature of this role, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will be subject to relevant vetting checks at the appropriate level and any job offer will be conditional subject to successful vetting clearance. Applicants should be aware that it is not possible to make meaningful vetting enquiries in many jurisdictions outside the UK. Vetting clearance cannot therefore be granted if the applicant has not been resident in the UK for the relevant minimum period and comparable vetting enquiries cannot be made in jurisdictions where the individual has been residing. The relevant periods are three years for NPPV 1&2 and five years for NPPV3. Further guidance can be found here.

Our Offer

• Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi‑time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.
• Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.
• Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).
• Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Investing in you – Take advantage of supported professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
• Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.
• Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family‑friendly policies to support you when it matters most.
• Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.
• Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2‑minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role

Reporting into the Information Governance Manager & DPO your key responsibilities will include:

• Work as part of a team to provide an effective and efficient information governance support service and to support the Information Governance Manager (Data Protection Officer) to carry out their statutory functions.
• Act as the Combined Authority’s main point‑of‑contact for external and internal enquiries in relation to Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and under the UK GDPR.
• Undertake any other administration duties and support required for the Information Governance team.

Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education, and experience:

• Practical experience of successfully performing in a similar role.
• Experience of effectively contributing to team objectives.
• Experience of successfully identifying appropriate communication channels to deliver information.
• Ability to prioritise workload and detailed experience of meeting legislative deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Further Information

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis