Are you interested in data protection, privacy and information governance? Do you have the knowledge and experience to ensure information is managed securely, lawfully and effectively? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
We are looking for an Information Governance and Privacy Officer to join our Governance & Assurance team. This is an opportunity to contribute to Cobalt's compliance framework, manage information governance processes and provide specialist advice across the organisation.
As our Information Governance and Privacy Officer, you will support the organisation to handle information safely, lawfully and responsibly. Reporting to the Data Protection and Information Governance Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring that personal and organisational information is protected and managed in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
The role includes policy development, compliance monitoring, case management, risk assessment and the provision of information governance advice. You will work with teams across the organisation to ensure information risks are identified, managed and reported appropriately.
For the full list of responsibilities and the person specification, please review the full recruitment pack linked below.
Successful applicants are responsible for producing proof of entitlement to work in the UK before employment can commence. Cobalt cannot sponsor candidates without a current visa which allows for full-time UK-based working.
Location
Villiers Court, Knowsley, L34 9ET during refurbishment of head office, then Lower House Lane, Liverpool, L11 2SF.
Head office re-opening October 2026.
Successful applicants will live within a commutable distance as office attendance is required on a flexible, hybrid arrangement.
Cobalt Housing is a registered housing association based in North Liverpool. We manage and maintain around 6,000 affordable homes in Fazakerley and Sparrow Hall, Croxteth and Norris Green.
We carry out a wide range of economic, neighbourhood and community regeneration activities and believe that, by providing quality places to live and support to those who need it, we play our part in developing thriving communities where people are proud to live and can be their best.
Cobalt Housing
199 Lower House Lane
Liverpool
L11 2SF
