Information Governance Manager

Kent County Council; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking an exceptional Information Governance Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our Information Governance service. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for ensuring effective governance arrangements for information management, records management, transparency, information sharing and compliance with information-related legislation.

You will work closely with senior leaders and manage a skilled IG team to drive policy, governance, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading an Information Governance service within a complex organisation.
• Expert knowledge of Information Governance legislation and best practice.
• Experience of advising senior managers and elected members.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the Information Governance service.
• Provide expert advice, shape policy and governance frameworks.
• Lead service improvement initiatives and manage the IG team.
• Ensure compliance with FOI, EIR, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Information governance

Data protection

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking an exceptional Information Governance Manager to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of our Information Governance service. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for ensuring effective governance arrangements for information management, records management, transparency, information sharing and compliance with information-related legislation. Working closely with senior leaders, including the Head of Information Governance, Consultation and Member Support, the Data Protection Officer, Senior Information Risk Owner and Caldicott Guardian, you will provide expert advice, shape policy and governance frameworks, lead service improvement initiatives and manage a skilled Information Governance team. You will play a key role in overseeing the Council's compliance with legislation including the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act, whilst promoting a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement across the organisation. This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Interview and Assessment Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 3 December 2026, with Friday 4 December 2026 reserved if additional interview slots are required. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short pre-interview assessment. This may include preparing and delivering a brief presentation at interview. Full instructions will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

• Significant experience leading an Information Governance service within a complex organisation.
• Expert knowledge of Information Governance legislation and best practice.
• Experience of advising senior managers and elected members.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage complex cases, organisational risk and regulatory engagement.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services. At Kent County Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on how information is governed and protected across a diverse and complex organisation, while leading a dedicated team and helping shape the future of the Information Governance service.

Join us and help ensure that information is managed responsibly, transparently and effectively for the benefit of Kent's residents and communities.

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility! KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.