Data Protection and Information Governance Officer
Closing date: Sunday 14th June 2026 at midnight
Finance and Corporate Services
Full-time 37 hours per week
Permanent contract
Help us protect what matters — people’s data, public trust, and the Council’s reputation.
We are looking for proactive and knowledgeable applicant to help us manage our information safely, lawfully and confidently ensuring we meet our statutory obligations under data protection and information governance legislation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its legal and regulatory obligations relating to data protection and information governance. If successful, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the Council’s compliance with UK GDPR and related legislation, strengthen information governance, and working with colleagues and stakeholders across the Council to help drive and promote a culture which values and protects information ensuring there is procedure and systems in place to ensure we do the right thing with information every day.
You will also play an important part in supporting information governance work linked to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), helping coordinate, validate and prepare data across systems for migration and integration.
We’re looking for someone who combines sound technical expert knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly and pragmatically.
You’ll bring:
- A good working knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and wider information governance principles
- Experience supporting information rights work (SAR/FOI/EIR) and working to tight statutory deadlines
- Confidence interpreting legislation and giving practical, proportionate advice to non‑specialists
- Strong written skills, judgement and attention to detail — especially when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters
- The ability to balance competing priorities, build relationships across services, and work constructively with colleagues across the organisation.
About the Council
Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high-quality services to more than 119,000 residents in a Borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. It is a forward‑looking, innovative Council which is keen to make the most of its assets.
Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible and part‑time working in line with the needs of the public that we serve, and the business needs of the Council. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smart way of working and ensures we can find and support the mix of talent and experience we need.
Benefits
- Free car parking at our purpose‑built offices
- Excellent training and personal development opportunities
- Reduced membership of the onsite leisure centre
- Local Government pension scheme
- Generous annual leave package
- Employee Assistance Programme and Rushcliffe Rewards and Discounts platform
- Various salary sacrifice scheme such as Tusker and Cycle to Work
Interviews will take place week commencing 22 nd June 2026.
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