Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Information Governance Assistant to join our small and friendly Information Governance (IG) Team. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to employees of the Council, Solihull Community Housing and Schools in all matters relating to Information Governance. Specifically, within this critical role, you will lead on the administration of all formal FoIA, EIR and DPA requests for access to information. This includes logging on a case management system, allocating to the relevant service area and ensuring they are responded to within statutory timescales. You will deal directly with members of the public and individuals seeking advice on accessing information and personal data. You will consult with the relevant service areas and key staff and stakeholders regarding information that is held by the council and is subject to an information request. You will seek their views when preparing the council's response, providing guidance in relation to the legislative framework; and in particular the use of exemptions or exceptions. You will ideally have an Information Governance qualification in Data Protection or Freedom of Information, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience. You will also have: Knowledge and experience of working with a large range of relevant Information Governance legislation The ability to provide timely and innovative solutions to sometimes complex or unusual problems. The ability to proactively keep up to date with changes to legislation, case law, official guidance, decision notices and any other IG matters and may impact upon local practice and procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to build good working relationships with a range of stakeholders As well as bringing your own knowledge and experience to the IG Team, you will benefit from working alongside other experienced IG Officers, a Records Manager and Information Governance Manager, who will always be available to offer support or to bounce ideas off. We recognise that work is what you do and not necessarily where you go. Therefore, we offer the opportunity to work from home for part of the week, with a requirement to work part of the week in our conveniently located offices in Solihull town centre. We also offer: Flexible working, including flexi leave and agile working arrangements The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Employee benefits including a staff discount card, subsidised travel passes and a Cycle to Work Scheme. For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Nigel Parr, Corporate Information Governance Manager at nigel.parr@solihull.gov.uk Interview Date: Thursday 9th April 2026 Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Attached documents JDPS SOL2886 - 260226.docx