Information Governance & Privacy Officer

Milton-Keynes-Council; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great holiday benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee benefits programme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Corporate Information Officer to join our Customer Data and Insight team. You will help ensure compliance with information governance legislation, respond to information requests, and maintain public trust in our services.

This role sits within a team that supports information rights, data protection and transparency, with opportunity for home working following assessment and minimal in-office attendance.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of information governance, FOI, EIR, and DP legislation.
• Confident communicator who can explain complex information clearly.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on data protection, FOI requests and EIR compliance.
• Manage records and tracking for information requests.
• Assess data breach reports and support risk mitigation.
• Communicate with customers on data protection inquiries.
• Coordinate with the Information Commissioner’s Office on responses.
• Support DPIAs and information sharing arrangements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

A level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Corporate Information Officer to join our Customer Data and Insight team. You will help ensure compliance with information governance legislation, respond to information requests, and maintain public trust in our services.

This role sits within a team that supports information rights, data protection and transparency, with opportunity for home working following assessment and minimal in-office attendance.