Information Compliance Officer

Information Compliance Officer Salary: £36,581 - £40,444 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent,

Salary: £36,581 - £40,444 per annum

Grade: I

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: York, North Yorkshire (Or Northallerton)

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024.  It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint two Information Compliance Officers to join the Compliance Team within the Central Services Directorate.

The Information Compliance Officer is responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's information governance framework, ensuring compliance with data protection, information security and transparency requirements.  The role acts as a subject matter expert on information governance, managing complex Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Subject Access Requests (SARs), providing expert advice across the organisation, supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), delivering staff training, and helping to maintain robust information security and data governance arrangements.  Working closely with the Compliance Manager and key stakeholders, the postholder plays a key role in managing sensitive information matters, promoting best practice and embedding a culture of accountability and compliance throughout the Authority.

Experience

• Experience of UK Data Protection legislation and practice, including GDPR.
• Recent experience in an information governance, data security, records management or compliance role.
• Experience delivering training and awareness sessions to a range of audiences.
• Experience working within a confidential and highly regulated environment.
• Experience contributing to service improvement, efficiency initiatives and process development.
• Experience building effective working relationships across all organisational levels.
• Experience working to deadlines, targets and statutory timescales.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and supporting governance processes.
• Ability to operate within a politically sensitive and public-facing organisation.

Qualifications

• Literacy, numeracy and ICT qualifications at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Qualification in Information Governance, Data Protection or a related discipline (desirable).
• Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping knowledge up to date.

Essential Criteria

• Strong working knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire expertise in, data protection legislation, Freedom of Information legislation and information governance practices.
• Understanding of information security risks, controls and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of the local government environment and the information governance challenges facing public sector organisations.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive information requests, investigations and governance matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or legislative requirements in plain English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands effectively.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, taking ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Ability to learn, apply and communicate new information governance and information security concepts.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work flexibly, manage conflicting priorities and respond to information security incidents when required.
• Politically astute, resilient, impartial and committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and public service.

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

•        Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part-time staff)
•        Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
•        Local government pension scheme
•        Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply 

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Becky Cannon becky.cannon@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Interview date: 5 or 6 November 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Information Compliance Officer

Salary: £36,581 - £40,444 per annum

Grade: I

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: York, North Yorkshire (Or Northallerton)

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint two Information Compliance Officers to join the Compliance Team within the Central Services Directorate.

The Information Compliance Officer is responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority's information governance framework, ensuring compliance with data protection, information security and transparency requirements. The role acts as a subject matter expert on information governance, managing complex Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and Subject Access Requests (SARs), providing expert advice across the organisation, supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), delivering staff training, and helping to maintain robust information security and data governance arrangements. Working closely with the Compliance Manager and key stakeholders, the postholder plays a key role in managing sensitive information matters, promoting best practice and embedding a culture of accountability and compliance throughout the Authority.

Experience

• Experience of UK Data Protection legislation and practice, including GDPR.
• Recent experience in an information governance, data security, records management or compliance role.
• Experience delivering training and awareness sessions to a range of audiences.
• Experience working within a confidential and highly regulated environment.
• Experience contributing to service improvement, efficiency initiatives and process development.
• Experience building effective working relationships across all organisational levels.
• Experience working to deadlines, targets and statutory timescales.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and supporting governance processes.
• Ability to operate within a politically sensitive and public-facing organisation.

Qualifications

• Literacy, numeracy and ICT qualifications at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Qualification in Information Governance, Data Protection or a related discipline (desirable).
• Commitment to continuing professional development and keeping knowledge up to date.

Essential Criteria

• Strong working knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire expertise in, data protection legislation, Freedom of Information legislation and information governance practices.
• Understanding of information security risks, controls and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of the local government environment and the information governance challenges facing public sector organisations.
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive information requests, investigations and governance matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical or legislative requirements in plain English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands effectively.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, taking ownership of issues through to resolution.
• Ability to learn, apply and communicate new information governance and information security concepts.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work flexibly, manage conflicting priorities and respond to information security incidents when required.
• Politically astute, resilient, impartial and committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and public service.

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part-time staff)
• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
• Local government pension scheme
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Becky Cannon becky.cannon@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Interview date: 5 or 6 November 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Information Compliance Officer

Salary: £36,581 - £40,444 per annum

Posted: 15/09/2026

Closing date: 15/10/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (BST)

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