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    Leicestershire County Council

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    Information Governance Officer (Internal applicants only)

    Any, United KingdomHybridFull-time£29.6k – £40.5k / yearPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Assignment Category: Permanent
    • Job Type: Information Management / Governance

    PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

    Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

    Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA

    Salary: £29,550 - £40,458 per annum (Pro rata for part time)

    Working Hours: 37 hours per week

    Contract Type: Permanent

    Closing Date: 30th September 2026

    Are you looking for a role where you are continually developing multiple skills?

    Do you want to provide advice and support across the whole organisation?

    About the Role

    This role supports the development and implementation of information assurance and IT policy projects, providing advice across the organisation on information assurance, compliance, technology, information, and online matters in line with LCC policy. It is responsible for delivering information assurance and compliance functions, coordinating compliance services, and leading investigations into information security and compliance incidents. The role also promotes an innovative, collaborative, and continuously improving approach to support the development of a unified, effective, and fit-for-purpose online, information, and technology strategy.

    About You

    To apply for this post, you must:

    • Have NVQ level 4 or demonstrable experience of supporting an Information Governance service, service appropriate to the above qualification level.
    • Have experience of supporting an information Governance Service. Experience of supporting the development, designing and delivering of a quality information governance service, in accordance with the strategic business need of the organisation and external partners.
    • Experience of taking ownership for co-ordinating investigations into information security/compliance incidents and issues, negotiating actions and leading on continuous improvement. Demonstrate leadership, be visionary and able to look beyond day to day operational issues, gain an understanding of the current and future needs of the Council and partners.
    • Act proactively, think and plan ahead, add value through your contributions, represent the I&T service, the Corporate Resources department and the County Council in a professional manner.
    • Be willing to advise and challenge decision makers across the organisation and amongst partners to ensure the best outcome for the County Council and the people of Leicestershire.
    • Work collaboratively, forging strong working relationships at all levels across the Council, with all aspects of the information and technology service and with partners.
    • Welcome change and responds flexibly to changing organisational needs without losing sight of the longer term strategic direction.

    In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

    Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

    Interested in Flexible Working?

    We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

    For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

    Rosie Chauhan, Data Protection Officer

    Telephone: 0116 305 5284

    Email: [email protected]

    How to Apply

    At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

    If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

    We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

    If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

    By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

    About Us

    About Leicestershire County Council

    At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

    Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

    For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

    Our Recruitment Process
    Our Organisational Values
    Our Employee Benefits
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    Leicestershire County Council

    Leicestershire County Council is the county council serving the non-metropolitan county of Leicestershire in England.

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