Information Governance Officer (Procurement)
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week (Mon – Fri, 08:45 – 17:15)
Contract: Temporary Assignment (1 September 2026 – 1 December 2026)
We're recruiting an Information Governance Officer to support District Council with information management, governance, and records compliance. This is a key role for an experienced professional who can ensure statutory obligations are met while driving improvements in information handling and governance processes.
About the Role:
As an Information Governance Officer, you'll work collaboratively across the Council to deliver objectives in information management, governance, and records management. You'll provide advice, training, and compliance support, ensuring statutory deadlines are met for data protection, Freedom of Information, Subject Access Requests, and Environmental Information regulations.
What you'll be doing:
- Keeping up to date with information governance and records management standards and legislation
- Translating requirements into corporate strategy and policy
- Reducing information risk through training, compliance awareness, and advice
- Developing and maintaining systems for document and records management
- Supporting staff with complex cases and providing guidance on information security
- Contributing to the Council's information architecture and digital transformation projects
- Communicating with regulatory bodies, including ICO investigations and breach reporting
- Providing performance reports to inform compliance across the organisation
- Supporting culture change with a focus on customer-focused service delivery
- Ensuring statutory reporting is completed to agreed time and quality standards
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking candidates with:
- Relevant experience in information management disciplines
- Knowledge of FOI, Data Protection, and Environmental Information Regulations
- Experience developing and implementing information governance processes
- Strong communication skills, including report writing and presentations
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners
- Strong self-motivation and ability to manage workload independently
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and governance systems
Desirable:
- Degree or equivalent in information governance or legal-related discipline
- Understanding of local government operating environment
- Experience in digital transformation projects and collaborative working
Why Apply:
- Full-time hours in a structured council environment
- Opportunity to lead on governance and compliance initiatives
- Varied responsibilities across information management and records governance
- Short-term contract ideal for professionals seeking impactful project work
Benefits:
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
- Temp-to-Perm opportunities
Additional Information:
Job Title: Information Governance Officer (Procurement)
Start Date: 1 September 2026
End Date: 1 December 2026
Rate: £25.00 per hour
Location: Fenland Hall, PE15 8NQ, United Kingdom
Order Number: 5303049
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.0 per week
Experience:
- information management disciplines: 1 year (required)
- developing and implementing information governance processes: 3 years (required)
- FOI and Data Protection: 1 year (required)
- Environmental Information Regulations: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
