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Information Governance Officer
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Information Governance Officer
£45,091 - £51,536 per annum
Full time, Permanent
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
We currently have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Information Governance Officer to join our small and friendly Information Governance (IG) Team. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to employees of the Council, Solihull Community Housing and Schools in all matters relating to Information Governance.
Role Overview
Within this critical role, you will:
- Research, interpret and apply a range of complex IG legislation relating to Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations, Records Management, and Information Security.
- Give advice and guidance to support employees at all levels to understand and apply the legislation, various standards, and official guidance appropriately and help ensure they remain legally compliant.
- Manage information requests made by members of the public under the Freedom of Information Act, Environmental Information Regulations, and also subject access requests made under Data Protection legislation.
- Assess and advise on information risks, completing data protection impact assessments and investigating data breaches.
Requirements
You will need:
- An Information Governance qualification in Data Protection or Freedom of Information, or you will be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through extended relevant experience.
- Knowledge and experience of working with a large range of relevant Information Governance legislation and precedents.
- The ability to provide timely and innovative solutions to sometimes complex or unusual problems.
- The ability to proactively keep up to date with changes to legislation, case law, official guidance, decision notices, and any other IG matters that may impact upon local practice and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to build good working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Experience of designing and delivering training for a variety of audiences.
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Benefits
As well as bringing your own knowledge and experience to the IG Team, you will benefit from working alongside other experienced IG Officers, a Records Manager, and Information Governance Manager, who will always be available to offer support or collaboration.
We also offer:
- A range of flexible working options including a flexi-time scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10-days additional leave per year.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free, and confidential advice and support service.
- Family and carer friendly policies.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidized travel passes, and Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
We recognise that work is what you do and not necessarily where you go. Therefore, we offer the opportunity to work from home for part of the week, with a requirement to work part of the week in our conveniently located offices in Solihull town centre.
Application Process
To apply, please click on the link below. Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own lived and personal experiences.
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Email: nigel.parr@solihull.gov.uk
Closing Date: 23 August 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 31 August 2026
As part of the assessment process, candidates will be required to complete a relevant work-related assessment.
Please note: As part of our compliance and safer recruitment requirements, references will be sought for all successful candidates following interview. A reference must be provided by the candidate’s current or most recent employer or training provider. Where this does not cover the last three years, an additional reference will be required from the candidate’s next most recent employer or training provider. Posts subject to statutory regulation may require additional scrutiny. Personal/character references will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be advised that should we receive a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage early submission of your application to avoid disappointment.
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- Information Governance Officer JDPS.docx
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