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Havant Borough Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave Allowance

Free Parking

Flexible working/Hybrid working

Family Friendly Packages

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Havant Borough Council is seeking an IG Support Officer to assist with information governance, data protection, and access to information compliance. You will work with the Data Protection Officer and Information Governance Officer to support teams and ensure timely responses to information requests.

Flexible/hybrid working is offered with generous leave, free parking and a broad benefits package; you can gain practical experience and progress in the fast-changing field of Information Governance.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn information governance and complete training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Accurate data input and strong customer service skills.

Skills

Learning mindset

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Information Governance (IG) Support Officer

Havant Borough Council is looking for a resourceful and motivated individual to join us as an IG Support Officer. We are looking

for someone who wants to learn new skills through practical experience in data protection, freedom of information, and information

management.

You will work alongside the council’s Data Protection Officer and Information Governance Officer to support the council’s

compliance with access to information and data protection legislation. You will use your keen eye for accuracy and attention to

detail in all aspects of the role. Your organisation and time management skills will be essential to work with different teams

across the organisation to ensure that information requests are answered fully and promptly. You will also be supporting internal

teams to manage their information safely.

This role will provide you with a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the fast-changing field of Information Governance.

You should have

• A desire to learn about information governance and progress by undertaking training to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge for the role.
• Knowledge of IT software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Essential ability to proofread your own work and that of others.
• The ability to input data with accuracy and precision.
• Excellent customer service skills both in person and on calls e.g. Teams calls/meetings.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

What we can offer you

• Generous Leave Allowance
• Free Parking
• Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
• Family Friendly Packages
• A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

Living Our Values

• Ambitious: we want to be the best for our Borough, our communities, and partners; We are performance driven.
• Accountable: we take personal responsibility for our decisions; we are one team.
• Agile: we are responsive to change; we evolve our ways of working.
• H’avant Garde: we are solutions-focused, and we learn continuously.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight onSunday 16 August 2026and interviews will be held on Wednesday 26 August 2026.

We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and

The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff

members to share this commitment.

Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be

expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

As part of Local Government Reorganisation, current plans will see us combine with Portsmouth City Council and the district and

borough councils of Fareham, Gosport and parts of East Hampshire and Winchester district councils to form a new, larger unitary

authority for South East Hampshire.

We are working towards an implementation date of 1 April 2028, known as vesting day, subject to Parliamentary approval. Until

then, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our

residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority.

This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career,

and help shape future services for our communities.

More information about Local Government Reorganisation can be found on our website:

Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) | Havant Borough Council