Information Governance Officer – Data Protection Lead - 37 hours

Application Deadline: 7 June 2026

Department: Corporate Services

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £42,839 - £46,142 / year

Description

Job Description & Person Specification >

We are looking for a motivated and detail focused Information Governance professional to join our Information Governance Team on a 2-year fixed term contract. Reporting to the Head of Information Governance and DPO, you will be the Data Protection Lead within the service supporting the delivery of high-quality information governance and data protection services. You will help support the Council deliver a wide range of change projects as well as strengthening our compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and organisational policies.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing high-quality, expert advice on data protection matters to all staff across the Council.
• Assessing data protection risks and reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Maintaining our Information Asset Register.
• Supporting incident management and contributing to audits, reporting and assurance activities.
• Deliver training, guidance and awareness so staff understand their responsibilities.
• Investigate complaints from members of the public in relation to data protection matters.
• Liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Council to enable compliant, proportionate and service focussed IG solutions.
• Deputise for Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer as required.

You will help promote a strong culture of information governance, confidentiality and data protection ensuring information is handled lawfully, securely and effectively. This role is well suited to someone who is organised, proactive and confident in applying information governance and data protection principles in a busy operational environment. So, if you are looking to take the next step in your Information Governance career, or you are a current senior Information Governance Officer looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

This position is for a fixed term of 23 months from the start date.

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https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/information-governance-officer-data-protection-lead/

For an informal chat please contact Joanne Beer on 07827187391 or [email protected].

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 15th June 2026.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.

Skills

Essential:

• Ability to interpret, collate, analyse and effectively present information from a variety of sources.
• Skilled at problem resolution involving complex problems in many areas.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to convey information accurately and clearly to both staff and customers when explaining complicated issues.
• Ability to prioritise and balance a varied workload and deliver outcomes in a timely manner.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Knowledge

Essential:

• Extensive knowledge of Data Protection Legislation.
  
  

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience of working in a large organisation, dealing with multiple enquiries and tasks simultaneously in a timely manner.
• Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.