Job description
Role: Principal Information Governance OfficerSalary: Grade H – £37,280 – £39,862 per year, pro rata.Location: The Council House – Derby City Hours: 16 hours Per week Closing Date: 18/03/2026Contract Type: Permanent
The Principal Information Governance Officer will play a key role in ensuring the Council meetsits legalobligations under the Data Protection Act (2018) and UK General Data Protection Regulations.
This is a critical role that supports the organisation to deliver a range of projects whilst supporting both internal and external customers.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to
What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:
Flexible work/life balance schemeHybrid workingModern office environmentContinued professional development opportunities & career conversations27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service), plus bank holidaysLocal Government Pension SchemeTeam Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discountsTusker Car Benefit SchemeCycle2Work Scheme & free cycle trainingEmployee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and SupportAccess to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network and Neurodiversity NetworkSupport for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
In the role of Principal Information Governance Officer, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
Advising the organisation on data protection laws which can include DPIAs, drafting Information Processing and Sharing Agreements and Privacy NoticesLeading the delivery of advice, guidance and training in relation to the Data Protection Act, GDPR, FOI and EIR to ensure the organisation is operating compliantlyWorking with IT colleagues to assess the Council’s systems and processes to ensure they are well-protected against unauthorised access, misuse, abuse, destruction and lossHelping to manage the relationship between the Council and its partnersWorking with regulatory bodies such as the Information Commissioners OfficeRepresenting the Council at information governance related meetings and events to champion the Council’s view on IG issues affecting local authorities
About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
Education to degree level or equivalentLegal or Data Protection qualifications (such as LLB Law (hons) or Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection/GDPRDemonstrable experience working in a similar position within the public sectorIn-depth knowledge of Data Protection LawsProven experience of implementing DPIAs and information agreementsUnderstanding of how the ICO operates in terms of its role and sanctions it can applyStrong understanding of information security principles
Next Steps
The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on 18th March 2026.
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