Havant Borough Council is looking for a resourceful and motivated individual to join us as an IG Support Officer. We are looking for someone who wants to learn new skills through practical experience in data protection, freedom of information, and information management.
You will work alongside the council’s Data Protection Officer and Information Governance Officer to support the council’s compliance with access to information and data protection legislation. You will use your keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the role. Your organisation and time management skills will be essential to work with different teams across the organisation to ensure that information requests are answered fully and promptly. You will also be supporting internal teams to manage their information safely.
This role will provide you with a strong foundation for a rewarding career in the fast-changing field of Information Governance.
You should have
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A desire to learn about information governance and progress by undertaking training to obtain the necessary skills and knowledge for the role.
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Knowledge of IT software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Essential ability to proofread your own work and that of others.
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The ability to input data with accuracy and precision.
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Excellent customer service skills both in person and on calls e.g. Teams calls/meetings.
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Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
What we can offer you
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A competitive salary
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Generous Leave Allowance
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Free Parking
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
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Family Friendly Packages
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A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
Living Our Values
At Havant Borough Council, our values shape how we work, make decisions and serve our communities. We're looking for people who demonstrate our values every day:
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Ambitious: we want to be the best for our Borough, our communities, and partners; We are performance driven.
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Accountable: we take personal responsibility for our decisions; we are one team.
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Collaborative: we develop strong, productive relationships.
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Agile: we are responsive to change; we evolve our ways of working.
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H’avant Garde: we are solutions-focused, and we learn continuously.
If these values describe you, we would love to hear in your covering letter how you demonstrated them in your career and experience.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Amy Edward, Information Governance Officer, email: [email protected].
To Apply
If you are an ambitious individual with an eye for detail, then you are the kind of person we want to hear from!
Please click apply and complete the short application process, which takes approximately 3-4 minutes. Please attach your CV and a covering letter when applying through Hireful; www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now. We cannot progress your application without a covering letter explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 16 August 2026 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 26 August 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Due to the current employment climate, we are receiving a high number of applicants for each post and may not acknowledge receipt. You will be notified shortly after the closing date if you are shortlisted.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity
The council is an inclusive employer and appoints on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff members to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees of the Authority will be expected to support any necessary actions required during an emergency response.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
As part of Local Government Reorganisation, current plans will see us combine with Portsmouth City Council and the district and borough councils of Fareham, Gosport and parts of East Hampshire and Winchester district councils to form a new, larger unitary authority for South East Hampshire.
We are working towards an implementation date of 1 April 2028, known as vesting day, subject to Parliamentary approval. Until then, we remain focused on maintaining continuity, supporting our workforce, and continuing to deliver excellent services to our residents throughout the transition to the new unitary authority.
This is an exciting time to join us, offering the opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation, develop your career, and help shape future services for our communities.
More information about Local Government Reorganisation can be found on our website:
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) | Havant Borough Council
