Information Governance Officer

Information Governance Officer

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen to join the Information Governance Team at Staffordshire County Council at an exciting time of information management. With the emergence of AI technology, the Data (Use & Access) Bill and Local Government Reform, the team will be instrumental in supporting the Council in these developments. The role has a competitive salary and offers flexible and hybrid working.

Main Responsibility

It is a varied role which involves supporting all service areas within the organisation, providing guidance, support and advice regarding data protection, information management and cyber security.

It will require an organised and enthusiastic individual who is confident in providing expert advice and policy development.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for you to be motivated, have experience in information governance and records management, and play an integral part in the implementation of our Information Management Strategy and be involved in our programme of work migrating to M365.

The application closing date is 13th April 2025 and shortlisting is due to take place on 14th April. In person interviews are expected to take place on 28th and 29th April 2025.

Please note that the advert may close earlier than the advertised closing date dependant on volume of applicants.

For any informal discussions please contact Hannah Holdcroft, Information Governance Operational Lead.

Our Recruitment Process

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you'll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire.

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Attached documents

• IGO Job Description Mar 2025.docx


• Candidate Guide 2025 v2.pdf

Information Governance Officer

• Salary £43,693 - £47,754


• Frequency Annual


• Job Reference staffscc/TP/43121/3114


• Contract Type Permanent Full time


• Working Hours 37


• Closing Date 13 April, 2025


• Job Category Information Management


• Business Unit Information Governance


• Location Stafford, United Kingdom


• Posted on 25 March, 2025

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It will require an organised and enthusiastic individual who is confident in providing expert advice and policy development., We are looking for you to be motivated, have experience in information governance and records management, and play an integral part in the implementation of our Information Management Strategy and be involved in our programme of work migrating to M365.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Information Governance Team at Staffordshire County Council at an exciting time of information management. With the emergence of AI technology, the Data (Use & Access) Bill and Local Government Reform, the team will be instrumental in supporting the Council in these developments. The role has a competitive salary and offers flexible and hybrid working., The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire