Information Governance Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply online via the link provided.

Woking Borough Council is seeking an Information Governance Officer who will play a vital role supporting the team to ensure our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other key governance legislation and regulatory framework. This is an important opportunity to support the Council in maintaining high standards of data integrity and transparency across all its functions.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing and responding to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests, supporting investigations into data breaches, advising on impact assessments and ensuring audit compliance. In addition you will provide expert advice to council officers and members. You will also help develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge to handle data responsibly and securely.

You will need to have strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Sharland, Head of Legal Services on john.sharland@woking.gov.uk

Closing Date: 16 November 2025 @ 23.59

Interview Date: w/c 24 November 2025