Job details
* Salary: £39,152 - £44,075 per annum
* Type of vacancy: Permanent
* Work pattern: Full Time
* Hours per week: 37
* Work Base: County Hall, Nottingham, NG2 7QP
* Working Arrangements: Hybrid
* Competency Framework: Tier 6
* Number of posts: 1
* Interview date: Week commencing 20th October 2025
* Closing Date: 05 October 2025 23:55
We’re looking for a proactive and dynamic individual to join our Information Governance Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we manage and protect information across the organisation.
As an Information Governance Advisor, you’ll work closely as a business partner with one or more of our four departments, providing expert advice and guidance to help our services apply good, compliant practice in how they collect, use, and manage information.
Reporting to the Data Protection Officer, you’ll bring a strong working knowledge of information governance and a confident, solutions-focused approach. You’ll be comfortable working independently, navigating complex issues, and securing buy-in from key stakeholders - not just by ensuring compliance, but by helping drive meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the development and completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
* Investigating and advising on IG incidents
* IG thematic project work
* Providing clear, practical advice to services on a wide range of IG matters
We’re looking for someone who
* Communicates clearly and effectively
* Works collaboratively and can challenge constructively
* Presents information in an accessible and engaging way
* Has a positive, can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills
This is a first-class opportunity to join a leading local authority and make a real impact on how we do business. We offer a flexible, hybrid working model supported by excellent ICT infrastructure.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Brendan Jennings, Senior Information Governance Advisor on 0115 804 2465 or Tim Boden, Senior Information Governance Advisor on 0115 8042192.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Government Administration
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