Information Governance Officer
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Pendle Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | V76 |
Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Governance Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the council meets its statutory obligations around data protection, freedom of information, and records management.
You will be responsible for supporting compliance with legislation such as the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Freedom of Information Act, while promoting best practice in information governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the council’s subject matter expert on data protection and information governance.
• Manage and respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Subject Access Requests (SARs) within statutory timescales.
• Maintain and update the council’s Information Asset Register and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Provide advice and training to staff on information governance policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance and assist with audits, reporting findings to senior management.
• Support the development and implementation of policies relating to data security and retention.
• Assist with corporate governance compliance
About You
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, and FOI legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
Our Benefits include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
You will be responsible for supporting compliance with legislation such as the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and Freedom of Information Act, while promoting best practice in information governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the council’s subject matter expert on data protection and information governance.
• Manage and respond to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Subject Access Requests (SARs) within statutory timescales.
• Maintain and update the council’s Information Asset Register and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Provide advice and training to staff on information governance policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance and assist with audits, reporting findings to senior management.
• Support the development and implementation of policies relating to data security and retention.
• Assist with corporate governance compliance
About You
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, and FOI legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
• Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
Our Benefits include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
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