Job Detail: Legal and Information Governance Manager
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£55,610 - £57,866 per annum plus 3 SCP for Data Protection Officer
We’re seeking an experienced and motivated legally qualified professional to lead our Legal and Information Governance Team.
You’ll manage a dedicated team to deliver high-quality legal advice and assistance to officers and elected members, coordinate the Council’s response to requests for information and manage the Council’s Land Charges function.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the Council’s Legal Services Unit.
- Provide expert advice, assistant and representation in high profile legal matters.
- Provide expert advice on Information Governance matters and be the Council’s Data Protection Officer.
- Oversee the Council’s Land Charges function which is currently undertaken by a neighbouring authority.
- Support the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer.
About You
You’ll be a Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives and have:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of FOI and Data Protection Subject Access requests
- Management experience working in an environment that has politically influenced decision making structure elections, electoral registration, or democratic services.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- A commitment to high standards, continuous improvement, and public service.
Why Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the Council. We offer a local government pension, generous leave, and operate a flexible working policy.
For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Liz Page, on 07425 661146.
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
Closing date: 15 December 2025
For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
| Location | East Midlands |
| Field | Information Governance Legal |
| Contract type | Permanent Full-time |
| Date | 26 November 2025 |
| Contract | Local Government |
| Company name | South Derbyshire District Council Visit employer page |
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| Description | Our ambition at South Derbyshire District Council is to become an ‘employer of choice’. We are building an employee journey and workplace culture that creates productive, loyal and committed employees in an organisation where people feel safe, empowered and able to do the best job they can. The new Our People programme will deliver this ambition. Our People Strategy was developed adopted at the end of 2024 and identified five key priority areas. All aspects of the employee journey link into these priorities:
We invest heavily in skills and training for our employees; you will develop and grow with us through your time, benefiting from regular professional development conversations, and varied training opportunities. You will also be supported to gain further qualifications – we offer financial assistance towards the completion of qualifications relevant to your role and where appropriate, time off work to study. We offer the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and get involved with a range of groups such as our Employee Forum, where we discuss issues that matter to employees as well as sharing ideas and information. |
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