Information Access Officer

Salary: £32,061 - £36,363 per annum | Permanent, full‑time, 37 hours per week | Preston

Lancashire County Council is the fourth largest local authority in England, and we are committed to making Lancashire the best place to live, work, visit, and prosper. We are currently seeking a highly capable and motivated Information Access Officer to join our Information Governance Team. This key role supports the council’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the safeguarding of personal data.

• Manage requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
• Manage requests for personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Provide advice and assistance to council employees regarding all aspects of data protection legislation (UK GDPR/DPA), FOI and EIR.
• Ensure legal knowledge and awareness remain current and in line with legislative updates and best practice.

• A strong understanding of FOIA, EIR, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018 and practical experience of supporting individuals to exercise their information rights.
• Experience in a busy administrative role, ideally within information governance, legal, or compliance settings.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, confident advice and support to colleagues and the public.
• A commitment to discretion, confidentiality, and the principles of good governance.

Closing Date: 04/01/2026

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you’ve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 bank holidays, 2 additional statutory bank holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the scope of work and responsibilities for the post. Ensure you address all the essential criteria from the person specification at the application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will also be addressed further at the interview stage. Please upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application;

no additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.

Interviews will be held at County Hall, Preston, PR1 8XJ
, date TBC. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.