Job Description

Information Governance Officer

Permanent

*32,654- 34,314 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

37 hours per week

*FY 25/26 pay award pending

Are you experienced on information governance in public bodies?

We do things well and keep developing.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join our small and friendly Audit and Information Governance team as Information Governance Officer.

In this role, you will be responsible for administering information requests, including Freedom of Information Requests, Subject Access Requests (SARs) and requests under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs).

You will also support the Audit and Information Governance Manager with Data Protection compliance.

We're better together.

You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

We can offer:

An excellent onboarding and induction process for anyone who has not previously worked in Local Government. Generous Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid and flexible working - Part office based, and part home based. Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station). A recently refurbished modern low carbon office space. Generous annual leave and wellbeing package. Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres. Cycle to Work Scheme. Opportunities for career and self-development. 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

We would encourage you to apply if you:

Have experience of dealing with information requests in a public sector environment. Have experience of providing information governance support, and compliance with data protection regulations. Have high level of accuracy and methodical attention to detail. Always respect and maintain confidentiality. Possess an information governance qualification and/or information governance experience. Are a team player but able to work independently when required. Have knowledge and experience of M365 systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams. Are self-motivated and a confident communicator.

It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Closing Date

: Sunday 27th July 2025 @ midnight

Indicative Interview Date

: W/C 11th August 2025

For an informal discussion please contact hr@teignbridge.gov.uk.

No agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,654.00-34,314.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking On-site parking Transport links
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person