Information Governance Practitioner
Team: Information Security
Job Family: Providing - CBG9
Salary: £34,811 - £37,562 per annum pro rata
Hours: 37 hours per week
Base Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date: 31st July 2026
Interview Date: w/c 10th August 2026
More about the role:
We have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to gain experience in a busy Information Governance Team. Find your greatness by helping deliver the Council’s vision on data protection and information rights, providing an excellent service to internal and external customers.
As an Information Governance Practitioner you will be responsible for processing a busy caseload of subject access and information requests under the UK General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations in a timely fashion, ensuring that all responses are accurate and comply with the relevant legislation. You will also offer advice to colleagues across the organisation on information governance issues and have the opportunity to work on Data Protection Impact Assessments, Information Sharing Agreements and all aspects of Information Governance.
Experience of dealing with information rights requests and an understanding of the relevant legislation are preferable but not essential as full training will be given. Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and the ability to influence and negotiate with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, are essential, as are attention to detail and an ability to understand and apply relevant legislation and guidance.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Colwyn Griffiths at colwyn.griffiths@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 4839.
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