Data Governance Lead

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Life assurance

Job summary

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is seeking a Data Governance Lead to guide how we manage data responsibly across the charity. You will shape governance practices and support colleagues in data handling.

In this role you will lead day-to-day governance, ensure GDPR compliance, perform DPIAs, and help safeguard information assets across CHSS. A collaborative, practical approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering data governance and privacy programmes.
• Ability to translate complex data protection requirements into practical guidance.
• Strong collaboration with colleagues across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day data governance and data protection activities.
• Ensure UK GDPR compliance and manage DPIAs.
• Provide clear, practical advice on data protection to staff.
• Collaborate with the external Data Protection Officer and IT teams.

Skills

Data governance

UK GDPR

DPIAs

Data protection

Data quality

AI governance

Stakeholder advice

Job description

Every day, people across Scotland are adjusting to life following a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, after experiencing a stroke or dealing with Long Covid. At Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS), Scotland's leading health charity, we're working to ensure there is No Life Half Lived, and you could play a vital role in making that happen.

We provide a range of services, notably through our Community Healthcare Support Service, which delivers supported self-management and recovery services across Scotland.

By joining CHSS as Data Governance Lead, you’ll have a real opportunity to help people move beyond simply surviving, towards managing their health, regaining confidence and independence and connecting with their communities.

About the Role

As our Data Governance Lead, you’ll play a key role in helping CHSS manage and use data responsibly, ensuring the people we support, volunteers and colleagues can trust us with their information.

Working across the organisation, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of our data governance and data protection activities, including UK GDPR compliance, DPIAs, data sharing, consent, information assets, data quality and AI governance. You’ll also act as the main internal contact for our external Data Protection Officer and provide clear, practical advice to colleagues on data protection and governance matters.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong data protection or information governance experience who enjoys turning complex requirements into practical solutions. You’ll help embed good governance into projects and systems from the start, support colleagues to use data safely and confidently, and help CHSS continue to improve how we manage and protect information across the organisation.

Why Join CHSS?

At CHSS, you'll be joining a charity where your work has a genuine impact on people's lives across Scotland.

Our colleagues describe working at CHSS as rewarding, fulfilling, impactful, friendly and inclusive, reflecting both the purpose of our work and the supportive culture we continue to build together.

We value people with different experiences, skills and perspectives. Our colleagues join us at many stages of their careers, from those taking their first steps into employment, to professionals seeking a new challenge, people changing sectors, and those looking to use their experience in a purpose-driven organisation. What unites us is a shared commitment to improving the lives of people across Scotland.

What We Can Offer You

Working at CHSS means being part of a passionate organisation that makes a real difference every day. We offer:

• A rewarding, positive and supportive work environment
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Life assurance

For full range of our benefits, please see the Benefit Summary document attached to our advert.

Flexible Working

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are "Happy to Talk Flexible Working". While we encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that our Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.

Safeguarding and Equality

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

CHSS is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to creating an environment free from unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or colleague is treated unfairly because of their background or circumstances.