Information Governance Officer

Job Introduction

Information Governance Officer

£35,412 - £39,152 | 37 hours per week
Location: Lincoln | Lincolnshire County Council
Closing date: 21th May 2026
Interviews: w/c 8th June 2026

Do you have strong Information Governance skills and enjoy working with others to find practical solutions? Join our Information Assurance Team.

The team

You’ll join Lincolnshire County Council’s Information Assurance Team, a specialist service that helps the council use information lawfully, safely and transparently.

The team provides advice on information governance, data protection, freedom of information, records management and information security. We work closely with council services, partners and external organisations.

We’re a positive and forward‑focused team, with opportunities to be creative and innovative. You’ll be supported by experienced managers and peers, alongside a range of tools and techniques to help you succeed. While this role focuses on Information Governance, you’ll work collaboratively across wider information assurance activities.

The role

As an Information Governance Officer, you’ll support the delivery and ongoing improvement of the council’s information governance framework, with a focus on data protection and freedom of information.

You’ll provide clear, proportionate advice to services, support compliance with legal requirements, and help colleagues apply good information governance practice in their day‑to‑day work. This includes contributing to DPIAs, information sharing agreements, policy development, and organisational assurance activity.

You’ll also support the council’s traded Information Assurance service, respond to requests for support, and help develop clear guidance and training materials for a range of audiences.

About you

You’ll have experience working in information governance, data protection or a similar assurance role, with a good understanding of relevant legislation, including data protection and freedom of information.

You’ll be confident explaining complex requirements in plain English and building positive working relationships. You’ll be organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities while identifying and managing risk.

You’ll be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience. A professional qualification in data protection or information governance, or knowledge of related areas such as records management or information security, would be an advantage.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Amy Jaines - Information Governance Manager via email amy.jaines@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.