Information Governance Officer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Stafford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£47,754 / year
CATEGORY
Information Management
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SKILLS

Data Protection Information Management Cyber Security Records Management Information Governance M365

FULL DESCRIPTION

An opportunity has arisen to join the Information Governance Team at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] at an exciting time of information management. With the emergence of AI technology, the Data (Use & Access) Bill and Local Government Reform, the team will be instrumental in supporting the Council in these developments. The role has a competitive salary and offers flexible and hybrid working.

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen to join the Information Governance Team at [Employer hidden] at an exciting time of information management. With the emergence of AI technology, the Data (Use & Access) Bill and Local Government Reform, the team will be instrumental in supporting the Council in these developments. The role has a competitive salary and offers flexible and hybrid working.

Main Responsibility

It is a varied role which involves supporting all service areas within the organisation, providing guidance, support and advice regarding data protection, information management and cyber security.

 It will require an organised and enthusiastic individual who is confident in providing expert advice and policy development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for you to be motivated, have experience in information governance and records management, and play an integral part in the implementation of our Information Management Strategy and be involved in our programme of work migrating to M365.

About [Employer hidden]

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

[Employer hidden] is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Information Governance Officer

  • Salary £43,693 - £47,754
  • Frequency Annual
  • Job Reference staffscc/TP/43121/3114
  • Contract Type Permanent Full time
  • Working Hours 37
  • Closing Date 13 April, 2025
  • Job Category Information Management
  • Business Unit Information Governance
  • Location Stafford, United Kingdom
  • Posted on 25 March, 2025
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