Senior Information Governance Lead (Fixed-Term)

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced Information Governance professional to support compliance with information rights, advise managers, and improve governance practices. You will oversee requests, guide decisions, and help shape policies across the organisation.

You will coach and mentor staff, promote best practice, and deliver training while working closely with the Information Governance Manager in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Information Governance or related governance.
• Strong knowledge of information rights legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and delivering training.
• Experience with risk assessment of data security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the allocation and monitoring of Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and Data Subject Rights requests.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to Senior Managers, Elected Members and staff on information governance matters.
• Record, assess and investigate data security incidents, undertaking risk assessments and making recommendations to mitigate future risks.
• Support the development and implementation of Information Governance policies, procedures and guidance.
• Analyse and interpret complex legislation, case law and regulatory guidance to provide practical solutions.
• Develop and deliver training, awareness sessions and bespoke guidance materials.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including partner organisations and regulatory bodies.
• Contribute to service improvements, organisational change initiatives and governance projects.

Skills

Information governance

Data protection

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Policy advice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced Information Governance professional to support compliance with information rights, advise managers, and improve governance practices. You will oversee requests, guide decisions, and help shape policies across the organisation.

You will coach and mentor staff, promote best practice, and deliver training while working closely with the Information Governance Manager in a fast-paced public sector environment.