Information Governance Officer

Information Governance Officer

Role type:
Police Staff

Contract duration:
Permanent

Contract type:
Full Time

Department:
Legal

Location:

Portishead, Police Headquarters, Valley Road, Portishead- BS20 8QJ

Grade/scale: SC 6

Salary: £33,603 - £35,772

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week: 37

Closing date: 05/02/2026, 09:00

We live in a data-driven society, and policing continues to evolve to meet the challenges of the digital age. Our mission is to relentlessly pursue criminals, protect the vulnerable, and reduce crime-wherever it occurs.

Policing generates and holds vast amounts of data for law enforcement and operational purposes. Ensuring this data is used lawfully, fairly, and proportionately-without infringing on individual rights-is critical. That's where our Information Governance (IG) team comes in.

We're looking for an Information Governance Officer to join our in-house IG team and support the delivery of a robust and effective governance function.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the triage and assessment of work including:

• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Information sharing agreements
• Investigations into data breaches and information security issues

You’ll work closely with IG managers and contribute to ensuring the Constabulary meets its legal obligations under legislation such as the UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOIA 2000, Human Rights Act 1998, and the Police Information and Records Management (PIRM) Code of Practice.

You’ll also need to be flexible, proactive, and adaptable to support the Constabulary’s journey to becoming an outstanding police force.

• Support the triage and assessment of DPIAs, making balanced, risk-based recommendations
• Assist with rectification and deletion requests
• Investigate data breaches confidently and promptly
• Help assess Information Sharing Agreements and Data Processing Contracts
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation and protocols

• A supportive, inclusive team culture built on our values:
  Caring, Courageous, Inclusive, and Learning
• Empowerment to make decisions and celebrate success
• Blended working with flexibility to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for funded professional development and qualifications (subject to performance and funding)

Shortlisting is scheduled to take place w/c 9th February 2026 with interviews planned for 17th and 18th February 2026.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Please note:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

• National Insurance Number
• Identification Detail e.g. passport
• Address information including proof
• Referee information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

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