Information Governance Officer- Records

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join an inclusive and value driven public sector organisation with an outstanding organisational culture. We offer free car parking, a generous pension and generous annual leave.

The role of the Information Governance Officer - Records will involve the implementation and maintenance of all aspects of the Information Governance Policy within LFRS with a primary focus on records management; working within a number of frameworks concerning compliance, information governance, best practice and legislation. They will also need to maintain a high level of expertise in Records Management and Information Governance issues through research and liaison with Information Governance colleagues from other Fire and Rescue Services, Local Authorities and partner agencies.

The successful candidate will be educated to A level standard or hold an equivalent level 3 qualification in an appropriate subject area or hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification or have experience of working in Records Manager role. They will also have an in depth understanding and knowledge of Information Governance practices and issues such as handling Freedom of Information and Subject Access requests as well as more complex data protection queries.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 26 September 2025 however we reserve the right to close the advert prior to this if sufficient quality applications have been received.

We anticipate interviews to take place w/c 20 October 2025

This post is subject to a Standard check with the Disclosure and Barring Service*.     

Diversity Matters at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service – we want to attract the broadest range of people to work with us and the more diverse the workforce, the better able we are to serve our community. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, social background, religion and/or belief or age. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

This post has been advertised internally and externally.

 *With effect from 6 July 2023, Fire & Rescue Authorities have been listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975, meaning that all LFRS roles are subject to a Standard Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as a minimum. Some roles within the Service will be eligible for a higher level check depending on the duties of the role.