Principal Information Governance Officer

Derby City Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Council is seeking a Principal Information Governance Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will advise on compliance with data protection regulations and manage various governance projects. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance scheme

Hybrid working

Continued professional development opportunities

27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Advanced theoretical, practical knowledge in information governance legislation required.
• Experience drafting and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and implement projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
• Draft Privacy Notices and Information Processing Agreements.
• Support internal and external customers on data governance issues.

Skills

Experience in local government

Knowledge of DPA and UK GDPR

Advising on DPIAs

Data security best practice

High level of literacy and numeracy

Ability to analyse complex information

Understanding of the Information Commissioner's Office

Experience advising senior officers

Reviewing and drafting governance policies

Project management experience

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Principal Information Governance Officer Job reference 000011153 Date posted 04/06/2025 Application closing date 25/06/2025 Working Pattern Blank Salary Grade H £36,124 - £38,626 a year Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Legal Attachments Blank Job description

Directorate: Chief Executive’s
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: The Council House

About the role…

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Information Governance team at Derby City Council.

The successful applicant will help the team to advise and support internal and external customers on compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK General Data Protection Regulation. They will assist in relation to advising on Council project work which can included DPIAs, drafting Information Processing and Sharing Agreements as well as Privacy Notices.

Skills Required…

The role holder must have the following skills:

• Experience working in a similar position in local government to gain advanced theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge in all aspects of information governance legislative requirements
• An extensive and in-depth knowledge of DPA and UK GDPR
• Experience in advising on DPIAs and associated documents
• Knowledge of data security best practice including relevant cyber security issues relevant to data protection
• High level of literacy and numeracy skills for the development of policies, procedures, communications, training courses, report writing, self-assessment audits and statistical reporting
• Ability to understand and carefully analyse complex information and adjudicate on its best outcome for the Council so as to ensure legislative compliance and identification of risks to the Council
• Knowledge of and understanding of the workings of the Information Commissioner's Office in terms of its role, the sanctions it can apply etc
• Experience of advising senior officers on information governance related issues
• Experience of reviewing and drafting information governance related policies, procedures and guidance accurately interpreting legislation, case law and best industry practice.
• Experience of managing and implementing projects as well as client expectations whilst working to deadlines

Who We Are

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer

You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

Next Steps

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send a cover letter and CV over to [e-mail] .

The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 25/06/2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Important Information

Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.

Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.

Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.

We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.

Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at [e-mail]. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/

Please see Job Description here

Please see Person Specification here