Information and Governance Officer
Role: Information and Governance Officer
Salary: £42,203.35 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195. There will also be an additional £3,760 London Weighting allowance if the role is based in London.
Current employees in banding 28-34 will maintain their existing salary.
Location: Head Office – Newcastle or Head Office - London
Duration: A fixed-term contract for 12 months (potential to extend).
The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Information and Governance Officer. The post-holder will be responsible for the operational delivery of the Party’s data protection function, working closely with the outsourced Data Protection Officer, the General Counsel, and colleagues in the Governance and Legal Unit (GLU).
Approximately 70% of the role involves data protection compliance work, including DSAR handling, compliance administration, and ICO liaison. The remaining 30% involves governance support across the GLU, including on electoral compliance matters. The post holder will work within established processes and escalate complex legal questions to Legal Counsel or the General Counsel as appropriate.
The successful candidate will have
- Knowledge of the values, aims, and structure of the Labour Party and/or other membership organisations
- Working knowledge of data protection law, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and its practical application
- Experience of handling data subject access requests or similar compliance casework
- Strong ability to use technology to support compliance and administrative functions, including MS Office, Teams, and databases or case management systems
To apply for this post, please upload your CV to the ‘upload resume’ section. In the cover note section, using the person specification outlined in the job description, please detail briefly how your knowledge, skills and experience enable you to meet our required criteria. Shortlisting will depend on how closely you meet these criteria. Both CV and cover note are required in order for your application to be considered.
The Labour Party’s standard working arrangement is that all employees based in headquarters in London/Newcastle attend their contracted office four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Home working is only authorised on Fridays.
To find out more about the role please click here to view the Job Description
The deadline for applications is 25 October 2026 .
The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
