Information Governance Officer – Castle Point Borough Council
CompanyEssex County Council
Location
South Benfleet, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/22/2026
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Description
About The Role
Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role Information Governance Officer on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE.
Information Governance Officer
Information Governance Officer
Grade 7 , SCP 27-31 (£38,220 - £41,771) Castle Point Offices, Benfleet / Hybrid Working Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Why Castle Point?
Castle Point Borough Council is a forward-thinking local authority delivering over 150 services to our community. We are committed to providing high-quality, transparent and customer-focused services, while continuing to modernise and improve how we work.
Our values guide everything we do:
Trust | Respect | Improving and Learning | Customer Focus
If you are passionate about governance, compliance and making a real difference to how information is managed across an organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Legal and Democratic Services team.
The Role
We are looking for an Information Governance Officer to provide specialist advice and support across the Council on data protection and information management. You will work closely with services across the organisation, supporting them to meet statutory obligations and improve how information is managed and protected.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role Information Governance Officer on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE.
Information Governance Officer
Information Governance Officer
Grade 7 , SCP 27-31 (£38,220 - £41,771) Castle Point Offices, Benfleet / Hybrid Working Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Why Castle Point?
Castle Point Borough Council is a forward-thinking local authority delivering over 150 services to our community. We are committed to providing high-quality, transparent and customer-focused services, while continuing to modernise and improve how we work.
Our values guide everything we do:
Trust | Respect | Improving and Learning | Customer Focus
If you are passionate about governance, compliance and making a real difference to how information is managed across an organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Legal and Democratic Services team.
The Role
We are looking for an Information Governance Officer to provide specialist advice and support across the Council on data protection and information management. You will work closely with services across the organisation, supporting them to meet statutory obligations and improve how information is managed and protected.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Manage and record data breaches, subject access requests (SARs), and other information requests
- Act as a key contact point for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on data protection matters
- Support the Data Protection Officer and contribute to the Information Governance Forum
- Provide professional advice on data protection, GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience within information governance, data protection or a related field
- Has a good understanding of GDPR, Freedom of Information and relevant legislation
- Can apply analytical thinking to interpret legislation and apply it in a practical context
- Has experience working with policies, procedures and statutory processes
- Is able to work to strict deadlines and manage competing priorities effectively
- Has strong communication skills and can build relationships across services
- Is proactive, organised and committed to continuous improvement
- A varied and impactful role within a supportive team
- The opportunity to work across the whole organisation
- Ongoing development and learning opportunities
- Flexible and agile working (subject to service need)
- The chance to contribute to improving governance and compliance across the Council
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Angela Law - ALaw@castlepoint.gov.uk
Related Documents
- PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf (238kb)
- Information governance officer - Job Profile .pdf (157kb)
Continue to application: Information Governance Officer
How to apply: This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website.
Please click the link to apply HERE.