Information Governance Officer

This is a Gloucester City Council job.

Information Governance Officer

Gloucester City Council

£41,771 – £46,142

37.00 hours per week, Fixed Term contract for two years, closing date 01/03/2026

Post is open to job share.

We are a dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of Gloucester. Our main office is based in the Eastgate Centre on Eastgate Street, a modern, accessible, open‑plan space with a living green wall and flexible working arrangements to support a great work‑life balance.

As Information Governance Officer you will support the Council and the Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with GDPR and all relevant privacy legislation. This hybrid role requires regular attendance at the office for meetings and support work.

• Maintain and develop the Information Governance Framework.
• Oversee and coordinate responses to Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
• Act as the investigating officer for data protection breaches.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage information governance risks.
• Deliver expert advice on data protection, records management and best practice.
• reviews of data governance processes for high‑risk projects.
• Deliver training to colleagues to ensure robust and effective data protection measures.

• Experience of GDPR compliance work and ability to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Strong understanding of data protection principles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational skills and a customer‑focused approach.

• Flexible, hybrid/agile working opportunities.
• 30 days annual leave, with option to purchase up to 10 additional days (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with life cover (3× salary).
• Regular training, career development and qualification opportunities.
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular supervision.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24/7.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme (Salary Sacrifice – T&A apply).
• Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice – T&A apply).
• Employee discount scheme.
• Discounted tickets for local events and reduced‑rate use of GL1 facilities.
• Free flu jabs.
• Access to employee‑led networks and our Equality Working Group.

If you have the skills, desire, experience and passion to help deliver our ambitious plans for the city, please submit your application and personal statement by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Current City Council employees wishing to apply on a secondment basis should seek agreement from their line manager prior to applying.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Iain Stark – Head of Transformation and Commissioning at

Closing date:
Sunday 1 March 2026 rt‑listed candidates will be contacted by email and invited to interview the following week.

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and are proud of a high‑performing workforce that is diverse, skilled, and talented, and represents the community we serve. We will appoint the most suitable candidate without regard to race, colour, religion, belief, age, nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, caring responsibilities, or disability.

We are a Disability Confident employer committed to removing barriers to employment for those with disabilities or long‑term health conditions. Reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process. Please contact the recruitment team at recrui if you require support or adjustments.

Further information on our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found here.

By providing additional information you can be considered for a guaranteed interview under our Disability Confident pledge.

Legal requirement:
Under the Immigration Act 2016, anyone appointed to a customer‑facing role must demonstrate fluent spoken English.