About the Role

Are you organised, analytical and interested in how councils handle information lawfully, securely and transparently?

We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Information Governance Officer to support the Council in meeting its responsibilities under Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Environmental Information and related Legislation.

This is a varied role where you will help manage information requests, support data protection compliance, assist with incidents and internal reviews, and provide practical advice to officers across the Council. You will also support performance management and transparency reporting by helping to collate, check and present accurate information for senior management and committee reporting.

About Swale Borough Council

Swale Borough Council is a progressive and ambitious Local Authority, located less than an hour from Central London in an attractive and diverse part of Kent, involving urban royal and coastal areas. We believe that staff are our most valuable asset and we’re committed to ensuring and retaining the very best. In recent times, we have adapted and evolved to meet the current world by introducing a highly fixable hybrid working policy, along with a 34-hour week recognising that staff well-being and work life balance is higher now agenda.

Our Offer

34-hour full time working week with the offices closing at 1:30pm on Friday
Hybrid working with 7am to 7pm ﬂexi time for most roles
Additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New year and leave purchase scheme
Range of ﬂexible working opportunities to accommodate work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part-time
Employee Assistance Programme which provides access to counsellors
Local Government Pension Scheme with valuable life cover
Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for pension members)
Free Parking, Season Ticket Loans, Cycle to Work, Lease Car Scheme
Staﬀ beneﬁts discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping

About You

You’ll bring experience of working in information governance and a good understanding of data protection, Freedom of Information and Environmental Information principles. You’ll be confident applying this knowledge in a practical setting, supporting officers to manage information lawfully, accurately and within statutory deadlines.

Experience of working within, or closely alongside, a local authority environment is important, together with an understanding of how council services operate and the need to balance transparency, confidentiality, customer service and compliance. You’ll be organised, analytical and comfortable handling sensitive information with care and discretion.

This is a valued role within the Council’s Information Governance function, working with services across the organisation to provide clear support, resolve queries, support accurate reporting and promote good practice. If you’re proactive, approachable and committed to delivering high-quality support, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

Selection Process

Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job speciﬁc interview assessment, alongside an interview.

Swale Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

Swale Borough Council has a Sponsor License which enables successful candidates in eligible roles to be sponsored for work Visa purposes.

If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Kirsty-Leigh Parker, Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer on 01795 417114.

Interview Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026