Information Governance Officer – Data Protection Lead

Torbay Council

Information Governance Officer leading data protection services at the council, ensuring compliance and offering expert advice on data protection issues. Promote a culture of information governance and data handling security.

Posted 5/21/2026contractTorquay • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £42,839 - £46,142 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Deliver training, guidance and awareness so staff understand their responsibilities.
Investigate 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 focussed IG solutions.
Deputise for Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge of Data Protection Legislation.
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.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Experience of working in a large organisation, dealing with multiple enquiries and tasks simultaneously in a timely manner.
Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data Protection Impact AssessmentsInformation Asset Registerincident managementauditsreportingdata protection risk assessment

Soft Skills

interpersonal communicationproblem resolutioninformation presentationworkload prioritizationcollaboration