Job description
Role: Information Governance Officer
Salary: Grade G, £33,143- £36,363 per year
Location: The Council House / Hybrid Working
Hours: 37 hours
Closing Date: 15th March 2026
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term
This is a key role where you will support management of information requests such as data protection requests including subject access, as well as freedom of information & environmental information requests. Your work will make a real difference to promoting transparency of personal and commercial data whilst ensuring legal implications are considered and applied.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities.
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
• Flexible work/life balance scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern office environment
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank
• Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Information Governance Officer, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
-Manage and respond to requests for information in relation to data protection, freedom of information and environmental information regulations
- Support colleagues and senior leaders, with clear, practical advice on information governance and data protection
- Assist with complaints and investigations
- Maintain the Council’s FOI publication scheme in line with current legislation.
- Advise on records retention, data handling, and information security to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
-Support wider governance initiatives across the Council
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
A good knowledge of the Data Protection act and its