Information Governance Officer - Data Protection Lead - 37 hours, Torquay

Application Deadline: 7 June 2026

Department: Corporate Services

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £42,839 - £46,142 / year

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Information Governance professional to join our Information Governance Team on a 2-year fixed term contract. Reporting to the Head of Information Governance and DPO, you will be the Data Protection Lead within the service supporting the delivery of high-quality information governance and data protection services. You will help support the Council deliver a wide range of change projects as well as strengthening our compliance with relevant legislation, national standards and organisational policies.

• Providing high-quality, expert advice on data protection matters to all staff across the Council.
• Assessing data protection risks and reviewing Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Maintaining our Information Asset Register.
• Supporting incident management and contributing to audits, reporting and assurance activities.
• Delivering training, guidance and awareness so staff understand their responsibilities.
• Investigating complaints from members of the public in relation to data protection matters.
• Liaising with the Information Commissioner’s Office where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Council to enable compliant, proportionate and service-focused IG solutions.
• Deputising for the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Ability to interpret, collate, analyse and effectively present information from a variety of sources.
• Skilled at problem resolution involving complex problems in many areas.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to convey information accurately and clearly to both staff and customers when explaining complicated issues.
• Ability to prioritise and balance a varied workload and deliver outcomes in a timely manner.
• Experience of working in a large organisation, dealing with multiple enquiries and tasks simultaneously in a timely manner.
• Educated to a degree level in a relevant subject or an equivalent level of experience.
• Fluency in spoken English with confidence and fluency in communication.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Data Protection Legislation.

This position is a fixed term of 23 months from the start date. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.