Information Governance Officer

Wirral Council; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking an Information Governance Officer to manage the Council's information asset register, ensure compliance with data protection laws, and support the Information Governance Team. This role also involves leading security incident reporting and maintaining Data Protection compliance. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and administrative skills, with a keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize workloads effectively. A supportive working environment with generous staff benefits is offered.

Benefits

Generous staff benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working approach

Family-friendly initiatives

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrate great customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a busy environment.
• Experience in coordinating Board meetings and report writing.
• Understanding of Data Protection and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Council Information Asset Register.
• Ensure compliance with Data Security Protection Toolkit.
• Lead the reporting and analysis of Security Incidents.
• Support the Information Governance team with compliance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Communication skills

Administrative abilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Information Governance Officer

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

About the Role

The Information Governance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Council Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities Register are current and fit for purpose, and for maintaining all Data Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Sharing Agreement registers. The role is also responsible for Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance and is the Lead Officer on recording, reporting and analysis of Security Incidents. The role provides support to the Information Governance Team in all aspects of their work, ensuring compliance in relation to Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act and is based within the Information Governance team, within the Directorate of Law & Corporate Services.

Responsibilities

• Keep the Council Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities Register current and fit for purpose.
• Maintain all Data Privacy Impact Assessments and Data Sharing Agreement registers.
• Ensure Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance.
• Lead the recording, reporting and analysis of Security Incidents.
• Support the Information Governance Team with compliance related to Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and the Data Protection Act.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who demonstrates

• Great customer service, good numeracy, literacy and communication skills.
• Excellent administrative abilities and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Experience coordinating and managing Board meetings, minute taking, report writing and policy review.
• An understanding of Data Protection, Freedom of Information (FOI) and The Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) legislation.

Training will be provided on the case management system used by the team.

Benefits & Working Culture

Wirral Council offers a supportive and inclusive culture, generous staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family‑friendly initiatives and an annual leave package starting at 28 days plus public holidays.

Contact & Application

For an informal discussion about the role or any queries, please contact Lynette Paterson at [e-mail].

Interviews will be held mid‑January 2026.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. Applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found on the Jobs page. We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless otherwise stated.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via post will not be processed.