Information Governance Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking an experienced Corporate Information Governance Officer to join their Information Governance Team. This role involves researching and applying complex legislation on Data Protection and Freedom of Information, managing public information requests, and delivering training on compliance. Candidates should have an Information Governance qualification or equivalent experience. Flexible working options are available, along with employee benefits including additional leave and pension access.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to buy additional leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount card

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a wide range of IG legislation and case law.
• Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Proactive in keeping updated with changes in legislation.

Responsibilities

• Research and apply complex IG legislation.
• Manage information requests from the public.
• Complete data protection impact assessments and advise on risks.

Skills

Knowledge of Information Governance legislation

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Training delivery experience

Education

Information Governance qualification in Data Protection or Freedom of Information

Job description

We currently have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Information Governance Officer to join our small and friendly Information Governance (IG) Team. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to employees of the Council, Solihull Community Housing and Schools in all matters relating to Information Governance.

Specifically, within this critical role, you will research, interpret and apply a range of complex IG legislation relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations, Records Management, and Information Security. You will provide advice and guidance, supporting employees at all levels to understand and appropriately apply the legislation, various standards and official guidance, ensuring they remain legally compliant.

Other duties include managing information requests made by members of the public under the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations and subject access requests made under Data Protection legislation. You will also assess and advise on information risks, completing data protection impact assessments and investigating data breaches.

You will need an Information Governance qualification in Data Protection or Freedom of Information, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through extended relevant experience.

You will also have:

• Knowledge and experience of working with a large range of relevant Information Governance legislation and precedents
• The ability to provide timely and innovative solutions to sometimes complex or unusual problems.
• The ability to proactively keep up to date with changes to legislation, case law, official guidance, decision notices and any other IG matters and may impact upon local practice and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to build good working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of designing and delivering training for a variety of audiences.

As well as bringing your own knowledge and experience to the IG Team, you will benefit from working alongside other experienced IG Officers, a Records Manager and Information Governance Manager, who will always be available to offer support or to bounce ideas off.

We recognise that work is what you do and not necessarily where you go. Therefore, we offer the opportunity to work from home for part of the week, with a requirement to work part of the week in our conveniently located offices in Solihull town centre.

We also offer:

• Flexible working, including flexi leave and agile working arrangements
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including a staff discount card, subsidised travel passes and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Nigel Parr, Corporate Information Governance Manager at [e-mail]

Interview Date: 12 February 2026

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification