Information Governance Advisor

Nottinghamshire County Council is a forward-thinking local authority dedicated to serving our community with integrity and innovation. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to the development of our services. Join us in making a difference!

Are you a proactive and dynamic individual? We are looking for an Information Governance Advisor to join our Information Governance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how we manage, share, and protect information across Nottinghamshire County Council. As a trusted business partner for one or more of our departments, you will provide expert advice to ensure compliance and effective information use.

As an Information Governance Advisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Information Sharing Agreements.
• Investigating and advising on Information Governance incidents.
• Leading thematic IG project work that drives improvement and reduce risk.
• Providing clear, practical advice on a wide range of IG matters to various departments.
• Supporting the Data Protection Officer in ensuring compliance with data protection laws.

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

• A degree or significant equivalent experience in a relevant field, ideally with a data protection qualification.
• Strong knowledge of information governance practices and data protection legislation.
• Experience providing IG advice in a complex public sector environment.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge practices to improve compliance.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively and can challenge constructively.
• Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Is self motivated and can manage a complex workload with minimal supervision.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we believe in creating a place to belong. We offer:

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements to support work life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive environment that encourages innovation and creativity.
• Access to the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a real impact on how we manage information! If you are ready to contribute to our mission and help shape the future of information governance at Nottinghamshire County Council, we want to hear from you! Apply today!

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Megan Bilton on or by email .

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.