Information Governance Specialist - Information Sharing

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this permanent, part-time position is £35,35 per annum based on 27 hours per week, pro-rata to £47,142.

The working pattern is open to discussion, but we anticipate that the post holder would work a 3 or 4 day week, which must include a Monday or a Friday.

We are excited to be hiring a new Information Governance Specialist - Information Sharing, to join our fantastic Information Governance Team based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office and working from home.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

The Information Governance (IG) team is a vibrant, newly centralised team responsible for supporting the County Council with Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Records Management, as well as helping with the preparation for local government reorganisation. Our aim is to help the Council maximise the potential of digital and data to transform the way we work, improve accessibility and achieve the Council’s purpose of making sure that no one is left behind.

A small team of Information Governance Specialists covers five areas: Records Management, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Transparency, Information Sharing and Subject Access Requests. Each specialist is responsible for managing and resolving complex IG requests, providing expert guidance, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices. This post will work closely with our existing part-time Information Sharing Specialist.

In this role, you will focus on safeguarding personal data held by the County Council and ensuring that information sharing practices with partners and providers comply with legal and regulatory requirements. You will provide expert advice to services on sharing information internally and externally, and on working within the framework of the Surrey Multi Agency Information Sharing Protocol (MAISP). Your role will be crucial in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of personal data within the context of Partnership working.

Your key responsibilities as an Information Governance Specialist - Information Sharing will include:

• Providing expert advice and guidance to Council Services on information sharing and data sharing agreements
• Working with partner agencies such as Health on data sharing activities and attending regular external working groups
• Direct engagement with key internal and external stakeholders
• Providing training and support to junior IG staff
• Contributing to the development of IG policies and procedures
• Managing complex IG requests including internal reviews where required as a senior member of the IG team

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• In-depth understanding of Information Governance (IG) principles, legislation, and best practices
• Experience in developing and managing information sharing agreements and protocols with external partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation and influencing skills, capable of explaining complex information governance issues clearly and effectively to various stakeholders
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal departments, external partners, and senior stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Ability to provide clear and concise advice and guidance on IG-related processes and queries
• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle a diverse caseload and meet deadlines

To apply, we request that you submit a CV and answer the following questions:

1. Please describe a situation where you identified a significant information governance or compliance risk. How did you assess the impact, communicate it to senior stakeholders to ensure clarity, and ensure mitigating actions were taken?
2. Please give an example of how you have influenced senior stakeholders or external partners to support a new data sharing initiative. What challenges did you face?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday 19th April 2026 with interviews to follow.

Interviews will take place at Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking GU21 6JD.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey Handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Please contact Jo Butler by e-mail at joanne.butler@surreycc.gov.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.