Information Governance Officer

Salary circa £34,147 per annum plus flexible benefits of up to £2,071 per annum.

Location: Woking (Hybrid).

Closing date: 16/11/2025 at 23:59.

DBS Check required.

Employment type: Permanent, Flexible Hours/Full Time (37 hours per week).

Woking Borough Council is seeking an Information Governance Officer who will play a vital role supporting the team to ensure compliance with GDPR, other key governance legislation and regulatory framework. This is an important opportunity to support the Council in maintaining high standards of data integrity and transparency across all its functions.

Responsibilities:

• Process and respond to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests.
• Support investigations into data breaches.
• Advise on impact assessments and ensure audit compliance.
• Provide expert advice to council officers and members.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to equip staff with the knowledge to handle data responsibly and securely.

Qualifications:

• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Keen eye for detail.

The Council offers generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, and many more excellent benefits.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Sharland, Head of Legal Services on .

Interview date: w/c 24 November 2025.

Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply online via the link provided.