Strategic Information Governance Lead

Leicestershire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Information Governance Officer to improve information governance policies and ensure compliance. This role supports the Data Protection Officer and investigates security incidents. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, with strong skills in data protection, compliance, and managing information projects. The position is temporary and offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact on information governance and assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing information policy projects.
• Responsible for investigations into information security incidents.
• Experience dealing with complex information rights requests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information governance policies.
• Support completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Advise on compliance and information assurance.

Skills

Information governance

Data protection law

Investigation management

Compliance

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent

Job description

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Information Governance Officer to improve information governance policies and ensure compliance. This role supports the Data Protection Officer and investigates security incidents. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, with strong skills in data protection, compliance, and managing information projects. The position is temporary and offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact on information governance and assurance.