Information Governance Officer

We are looking for an organised and motivated Information Governance Officer to join North Lincolnshire Council's Information Governance Team.

The main focus of the role will be supporting the Council's Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) processes. You will coordinate requests, work with services across the Council to obtain information, monitor statutory deadlines and help ensure responses are accurate, timely and compliant with information rights legislation.

You may also support the wider work of the Information Governance Team, including records management, information security, responding to queries and other information governance activities.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Previous Information Governance experience would be an advantage, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills and an interest in developing their knowledge.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please contact: Cara Pearson, Information Governance - Project Officer at cara.pearson@northlincs.gov.uk or Phillipa Thornley, Lead Officer Information Governance and Data Protection at phillipa.thornley@northlincs.gov.uk

Closing date: 13 December 2026

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

Attachments

• Job Description and Employee Specification - Information Governance Officer