Information Governance Officer

Are you passionate about protecting information and supporting good governance? Join our dedicated team working across the partnership as an Information Governance Officer and play a vital role in ensuring our organisation meets the highest standards of data protection, transparency, and public accountability.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive Governance team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Make a real impact by helping shape how the Council manages information, responds to public requests, and protects sensitive data.
• Work on a variety of projects, including supporting the implementation of new legislation, improving records management, and enhancing our approach to Freedom of Information and Data Protection.
• You’ll have access to ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work with colleagues across the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.

Upcoming Projects

As our Information Governance Officer, you’ll be involved in:

• Coordinating responses to Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR), and Data Protection requests.
• Supporting the Council’s compliance with new and emerging information governance legislation.
• Improving our corporate records management and information sharing processes.
• Contributing to the development of our Publication Scheme and Disclosure Log.
• Assisting with investigations and reviews, including those led by the Information Commissioner’s Office and the Local Government Ombudsman.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support to officers and elected members on information governance matters.
• Process and log data breaches, ensuring remedial actions are taken.
• Manage requests for information, applying relevant exemptions and redactions.
• Maintain Council registers, including “Unreasonable Behaviour” and Publication Scheme.
• Monitor and respond to corporate complaints in line with Council policies.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation, regulations, and best practice.

Essential Requirements

• Experience handling customer complaints and responding to FOI requests.
• Knowledge of Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations, and information management.
• Strong organisational and office administration skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to advise and influence others.
• Ability to work independently, meet strict deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade 4/C or above) including English, or equivalent.

This role involves regular travel across a wide rural district, with multiple site visits on a regular basis, so the ability to independently and reliably travel as part of your daily duties is essential.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Richard Steele on 07917204022

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test Voucher for regular screen users
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.