At a Glance
- Tasks: Support information requests and uphold transparency in local government.
- Company: Warwickshire County Council, a friendly and dedicated team.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, hybrid working, and access to health support.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to professional growth and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for information governance.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in local government and Information Governance? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
About Us
Warwickshire County Council’s dedicated and friendly Information Governance team delivers excellent customer service, helping people find answers about services they have received and ensures the Council is accountable and transparent with its information. This role will be a key part of that team, supporting information requests and information rights, chiefly supporting:
- Subject Access Requests
- Freedom of Information Requests
- Environmental Information Requests
- Police Disclosure Requests
The team is based in Shire Hall, Warwick, but the role is flexible, with a hybrid approach to working with an in-office team day once a week. The team is centred around this hybrid approach to working, providing staff with a good work-life balance and a commitment to your continued professional development.
At Warwickshire County Council, you’ll improve the county and see just how much of a meaningful difference you make to its people.
Benefits
Our people are our most valuable resource, and we understand the importance of wellbeing and work-life balance. Annual leave entitlement begins at 23 days, plus bank holidays and an extra day at Christmas. We offer an agile working approach that meets business, team and individual needs and we have a range of work-life balance policies to support our people, including paid carers leave.
You will have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is widely recognised as a valuable benefit, and you will have the opportunity to join Citysave credit union to accumulate savings easily from your salary. The Council’s Employee Assistance Programme is available 24/7 to access health and wellbeing support and through our staff benefits partner, which offers discounts across the UK’s major retailers including technology, fashion, supermarkets, travel and much more, including significant savings through The Cycle to Work scheme.
Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.
Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants.
The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.
Additional Information
The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
Closing date: midnight on 10th September 2026
Interview date: W/C 21st September
Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.
Information Rights Officer in Warwick employer: Warwickshire County Council
Warwickshire County Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Family Support Workers. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth, our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Warwickshire. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture that values your contributions and prioritises the voices of young people in care.
Contact Details:
Warwickshire County Council Recruitment Team
