About the Team
One West is an independent function at Bath & North East Somerset Council who deliver specialist professional services to council officers and services, and to external clients. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a high quality information governance professional to enable our business to grow effectively and increase our levels of customer satisfaction.
If you have a passion for data protection, have excellent customer relationship skills, an organised and disciplined approach, enjoy working with other likeminded individuals – as well as being able to work on your own, then we have a role for you!
About the Role
As a Senior Information Governance Officer, you will be responsible for advising council officers and services on data protection matters and supporting our DPO service to a range of commercial clients, including local authorities, multi academy trusts and other private or public sector organisations.
Specifically, this will mean:
- Internal Data Protection Team – Advising council officers and services on their obligations under data protection legislation, which could include the following:
- Advising and assisting with the completion of DPIAs and Privacy Notices
- Advising on risk and the containment actions needed for breaches
- Advising on compliance requirements for third‑party data processors
- External DPO Service – Conducting Data Protection Compliance Reviews with our external clients which could be onsite at their premises (primarily in the south west) or completed remotely – this will include liaising with their stakeholders, reviewing key areas on a risk basis, and drafting a balanced report for them giving clear actions for improved compliance.
- External DPO Service – Responding to queries that come from our external clients which could include general advice, how to recover from data breaches, advising on subject access requests (SARs), DPIAs, data sharing, assurance and contractual measures covering data processors.
About You
Ideally, we are looking for individuals who have a background in data protection. As you will be working with external clients as council officers and services you will need to have excellent customer relationship skills as well an organised and disciplined approach. The role is rewarding, and you will be working with a high performing team who continue to provide excellence in service delivery.
We offer a supportive flexible work/life balance, including working at home with the latest technology. Our main offices are the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 10 minutes’ walk away. There are also opportunities to be based at our other council offices in Bath and in Midsomer Norton, as well as one of our client’s bases in Weston‑super‑Mare.
Contact
To discuss the role and its details please contact Rob Long, Head of Information Assurance, on Robert_Long@BATHNES.GOV.UK or call 01225395089.
Interview Date
20/04/2026.
No Agencies Please
No agencies please.
Recruitment Policy
Banes Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). This means that should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Application Deadline
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. To find out more about our benefits, please visit https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
How we work together: We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
DBS Check
This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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