Team Leader - Information Governance - ANG05811

Angus Council; Forfar; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Forfar seeks a Team Leader for its Information Governance Team. This full-time, permanent role involves leading a talented team, guiding them in relevant legislation such as UK GDPR, while promoting flexible working practices. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to customer service. The position offers a competitive salary, flexitime, and the benefits of public sector employment.

Benefits

Flexitime

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of relevant legislation including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018.
• Ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Experience in creating customer-oriented work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Governance team, providing direction and purpose.
• Establish systems to gather and analyze information.
• Support the development of efficient work practices.

Skills

Knowledge of UK GDPR

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer orientation

Job description

Overview

Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar.

Workstyle 5 – Hybrid+

You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from home for part of your week and spend some time in council buildings to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration.

Angus Council is committed to working flexibly and equipment will be provided to support working from home.

We are inviting applications from talented, adaptable and enthusiastic legal professionals to complement our legal services team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Team Leader within our Information Governance Team, which is a key role within the Legal, Governance and Change Directorate.

The job is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

In addition to joining a talented, supportive and welcoming team within Legal Services, the post also offers a competitive salary and all the benefits of working for a public sector organisation, including flexitime, hybrid working and entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We are looking for applicants with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, the desire and ability to work collectively and become a key team member. The workload will be varied, challenging and interesting. You will be supported in a collegiate environment and encouraged to develop a full range of legal and other skills to advance your career with us.

You will have substantial knowledge of relevant legislation including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, the Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations and the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011.

You will be able to motivate and inspire the members of the Information Governance team. You will provide direction for the team and give a sense of purpose, whilst creating an environment in which people can do their best work.

In addition, you will establish systems to gather and analyse information to ensure the work of the team remains focused and customer orientated. All the while supporting the development of efficient work practices and the implementation of digital service delivery wherever possible, ensuring the cost-effective use of resources.

Please note interviews will be held week commencing 27 October 2025.

Requirements

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

Please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.