Information Rights Officer

We are looking for an Information Rights Officer to join our ICT, Programmes and Information Governance Team . If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.

The ICT, Programmes and Information Governance team is a multidisciplinary team responsible for the management and delivery of the organisation’s ICT services and programme governance, as well as helping to maintain data protection compliance under UK GDPR and The Data Protection Act 2018.

In this role, you will work closely with, and report to, the Information Governance Officer (IGO).

We are looking for an experienced administrative professional, with excellent attention to detail and an eagerness to support organisational development.

have experience of working within a complex administrative, compliance, governance, legal, ICT or information governance environment

possess experience in administering processes that are governed by legislation, regulation, policy or statutory timescales

pay particular attention to detail to support the maintenance of accurate records, databases, registers or case management systems

have experience of working with confidential and sensitive information

display effective communication skills and ability to communicate complex information and advice to stakeholders at all levels

possess experience of working with competing and tight deadlines and managing these using organisational skills

have strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.

ideally have a working knowledge of Local Government and related regulations informing information governance and data protection

be able to analyse and handle confidential information, monitor risks and identify potential non-compliance

be educated to at least A-level or equivalent standard

possess, or be willing to work towards, an Information Governance, Data Protection or Records Management qualification.

This role requires a basic DBS check.

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.

We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:

60 conservation areas

two National Landscapes

many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

We believe work is what we do, not just where we go.

We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

To find out more about this role, please contact Andrew Harley , Information Governance Officer by email: [email protected]

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date: 5 pm, 28 October 2026.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

How to apply

Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).

Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template

Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.

Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ’ section of the (JD and PS)

Your statement should:

Be no more than 2 sides of A4

use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)

be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.