Description £31,067 - £35,235 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Information Governance | Preston Are you passionate about transparency, data protection, and making a difference in public service? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Information Access Officer to join our Governance Services team at Lancashire County Council. What You’ll Be Doing As an Information Access Officer, you’ll play a key role in promoting transparency, accountability, and the protection of personal data. You’ll be responsible for managing and responding to requests under: Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) / Data Protection Act 2018 You’ll work within a small, supportive team in a large and dynamic public sector organisation, where your contributions will have a real impact. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is highly organised, methodical, and confident in navigating complex information. You’ll bring: Experience in a busy administrative role, preferably in governance, legal, or compliance Excellent organisational, analytical, and time management skills Clear and confident communication, with a commitment to discretion and good governance 4 GCSEs (A–C), including English (or equivalent) Ideally you will have experience working within the public sector and have a strong understanding of FOIA, EIR, UK GDPR, and DPA 2018 To learn more about this opportunity, please book your place at our Information Session taking place on Friday 11 th July at 1pm. Book your place here Why join us? By joining Lancashire County Council, you'll be able to shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring – Lancashire County Council really is the place you can have the career you've always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes: A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays and have the option to buy additional leave each year. Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allows you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification