Job Description

Are you an aspiring solicitor with a strong sense of public service and a drive to make a difference? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive and busy environment where you will contribute to outcomes that benefit the wider community? Do you have a particular interest in information governance and its role in shaping responsible public sector practices?
Rutland County Council is seeking a motivated and detail orientated Legal & Information Governance Officer to join our Legal & Democratic Services team. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to develop their legal career, with the potential to undertake a training contract.
About the role...
As the Legal & Information Governance Officer you will:

• contribute to a wide range of legal and information governance matters supporting the Council's commitment to transparency, compliance and community-focused decision making
• work closely with colleagues across departments providing legal advice
• be responsible for ensuring that the Council's information governance framework is compliant and effective.

About you....
To be successful you will:

• be enthusiastic, proactive and committed to delivering high quality legal & Information Governance support
• have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively
• have a collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in public service are essential as is a willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic legal environment

Whether you're already working in a legal or Information governance role or looking to take the next step in your career, we welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about making a difference and contributing to the success of our council.
Please note we are happy to consider part time hours for the right candidate.
The Legal & Information Governance Officer Interviews will be held in the week commencing 08 December 2025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you're interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
To be successful in this role - you may have experience working in the following roles:

• Legal Assistant - providing administrative and legal support within a law firm or in-house legal team
• Information Governance Officer - dealing with data protection, FOI requests and subject access requests
• Paralegal - supporting legal teams with research, drafting and case management
• Compliance Officer - ensuring organisational adherence to legal and regulatory standards

Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary - being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit or if you have any queries about this role please email:
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don't have an account, you will be guided through the set-up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
How to apply
To apply for this role click on the 'Apply Online' button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don't have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

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