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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
* Job Title: Information Governance Adviser
* Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 1st Floor
* Contract Type: One Permanent and One Fixed-term until 31st March 2027.
* Closing Date: 20/06/2025
* Job Requisition Number: 9696
* This post is not open to job share
Are you passionate about doing the right thing with information and helping others do the same? Do you enjoy working with people to solve problems and make a difference across an organisation?
About the Role & Team
We’re recruiting for two Information Governance Adviser roles in our friendly and supportive Information Management Service at Gloucestershire County Council — one permanent and one fixed-term until 31st March 2027.
You’ll be part of a team that helps colleagues across the council to use information responsibly, safely and effectively. Whether it’s supporting a new project, helping services understand their data responsibilities, or promoting good practice, your work will have a real impact on how we serve the people of Gloucestershire.
This is a career-graded role (Grade 8–9), offering development and progression opportunities as you grow in confidence and capability. You’ll be support ed by experienced colleagues and encouraged to bring your ideas and energy to the team.
You should indicate clearly in their personal statement whether you wish to be considered for one or both roles, and if both, which is your preferred option.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has experience working in information management — whether that’s in data protection, records management, compliance, or a related field. But that’s not the only thing we’re looking for.
We’re also interested in people who are:
* Great communicators – able to explain things clearly and build trust with colleagues at all levels.
* Curious and proactive – someone who enjoys learning and wants to help others improve how they manage information.
* Organised and adaptable – able to manage a varied workload and respond to changing priorities.
* Team players – collaborative, supportive and willing to share knowledge.
If you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
We offer:
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years’ service
* An option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year
* Career development and qualification opportunities
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health support
* Staff discount schemes, Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
* Active employee networks including Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application and personal statement by clicking the “Apply Now” button.
Interviews:Estimated to be week commencing 7th July
Additional Information
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We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
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