Job profile

Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lynton House, Ilford

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Information Governance Officer to join our friendly, supportive team at London Borough of Redbridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its legal and regulatory obligations in relation to data protection, information security, and records management.

You will support the delivery of our Information Governance Framework, working across departments to promote best practices, manage data protection risks, and provide assistance and guidance to staff across the Council on information requests under FOI, EIR, and Subject Access provisions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

We're looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable in UK data protection and information rights legislation.
• Experienced in handling FOI, EIR, and SARs in a public sector or similar environment.
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ideally holding or working towards a relevant qualification (e.g., ISEB/CIPP/E or equivalent).

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.
• Local government pension scheme and generous annual leave. 

Job Description and Person Specification 

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.