Information Governance Officer supporting compliance with GDPR and privacy legislation for Gloucester City Council. Maintaining frameworks and coordinating responses to data requests with a customer-focused approach in a hybrid role.
Responsibilities
Support the Council and the Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with GDPR and all relevant privacy legislation
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
Provide expert advice on data protection, records management, and best practice
Lead reviews of data governance processes for high‑risk projects
Deliver essential training to colleagues
Requirements
Experience of GDPR compliance work
Ability to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
Strong understanding of data protection principles
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Strong organisational skills
Customer‑focused approach
Benefits
Flexible, Hybrid/Agile working opportunities
30 days annual leave
Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave (pro rata for part‑time staff)
2 days paid volunteering leave each year
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with life cover (3x salary)
Regular training, career development and qualification opportunities
A supportive and positive working environment with regular supervision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24/7
Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
Cycle to Work scheme (Salary Sacrifice – T&Cs apply)
Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice – T&Cs 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 Equalities Working Group
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