Legal & Information Governance Officer

Rutland County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is looking for a motivated Legal & Information Governance Officer to support legal matters and ensure compliance with information governance. The role involves collaborating with different departments and requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail. This position offers the chance to develop a legal career in a defining public service role, with hybrid working options available. Apply now to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Local Government Pension

Generous annual leave

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude towards supporting legal governance.
• Strong communication skills for clear information delivery.
• Genuine interest in public service and legal practices.

Responsibilities

• Support various legal and information governance matters.
• Provide legal advice to different departments.
• Ensure compliance of the Council's information governance framework.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Legal knowledge

Job description

Are you an aspiring solicitor with a strong sense of public service and a drive to make a difference? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive and busy environment where you will contribute to outcomes that benefit the wider community? Do you have a particular interest in information governance and its role in shaping responsible public sector practices?

Rutland County Council is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Legal & Information Governance Officer to join our Legal & Democratic Services team. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to develop their legal career, with the potential to undertake a training contract.

About the role

As the Legal & Information Governance Officer you will:

• contribute to a wide range of legal and information governance matters supporting the Council's commitment to transparency, compliance and community‑focused decision making
• work closely with colleagues across departments providing legal advice
• be responsible for ensuring that the Council's information governance framework is compliant and effective

About you

• be enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering high quality legal & Information Governance support
• have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively
• have a collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in public service; willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic legal environment is essential

Whether you're already working in a legal or Information governance role or looking to take the next step in your career, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference and contributing to the success of our council.

Please note: part‑time hours will be considered based on service need.

Interview schedule

Legal & Information Governance Officer interviews will be held in the week commencing 08 December 2025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you're interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Relevant experience

• Legal Assistant – providing administrative and legal support within a law firm or in‑house legal team
• Information Governance Officer – dealing with data protection, FOI requests and subject access requests
• Paralegal – supporting legal teams with research, drafting and case management
• Compliance Officer – ensuring organisational adherence to legal and regulatory standards

Our offer to you

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service. We support and empower our staff to be the best workers they can be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please email: [e-mail]

How to apply

Click on the Apply Online button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP) site. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to log in; otherwise you will be guided through the set‑up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at [e-mail]. All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation or correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Equality & Diversity

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.