Charnwood Borough Council is seeking a skilled Data Protection and Information Security Officer to support the development and implementation of Information Security policies. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the Council’s compliance with relevant legislation, including the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
As part of the ICT team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing data protection requests, conducting risk assessments, and supporting incident response procedures. They will also provide expert advice to departments, lead training initiatives, and contribute to the Council’s overall information governance strategy.
We are looking for a proactive individual with strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of data protection laws, and experience in information security practices. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public service while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The benefits of working with us:
• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Free parking
We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.
About the Council
Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.
We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.
Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.
About Charnwood
We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work, visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.
At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.
As a Disability Confident Employer and proud holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Gold Award, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
No agencies please.
Interview dates will be week commencing 10th November 2025