Group Information Governance Manager

Swbh; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in West Bromwich is recruiting a Group Information Governance Manager to provide senior IG SME, and to manage delivery for both SWB NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

The role will lead on data protection, DSPT, and IG strategy implementation, deputising for the Group Head of IG where needed, including DPO duties. Strong cross-organisational collaboration and advisory capacity are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Information Governance/Data Protection within a complex organisation.
• Experience managing or supervising staff.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior and strategic information governance subject matter expertise.
• Oversee operational management and delivery of the Information Governance function for both Trusts.
• Lead on DSPT evidence collection and submission.
• Plan and deliver IG work programmes in line with priorities.
• Support development of IG strategy and frameworks.

Skills

IG & Data Protection experience

Staff management experience

Cross-organisation collaboration

Education

Degree in Information Governance or related field

IG professional qualification (BCS/ISEB)

Job description

Site Cross site- Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust & Dudley Group Foundation Trust Town West Bromwich Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

This role forms part of the wider Information Governance (IG) team, supporting both Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for providing senior and strategic information governance subject matter expertise and will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of the Information Governance function for both Trusts.

The Group Information Governance Manager will be responsible for work that is highly complex in nature and will have involvement from a range of organisations, services, stakeholders at a regional and national level.

Working closely with the Group Head of Information Governance, the role will support compliance with all relevant legislation and ensuring effective implementation of IG strategy and translating strategic direction into operational delivery. This will include deputising for the Group Head of IG where necessary, including in the provision of Data Protection Officer duties.

Main duties of the job

• Operational management of SARs, FOIs and DPIAs
• Lead on Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) evidence collection and submission
• Provide specialist advice to staff as required
• Plan and deliver IG work programmes in line with organisational priorities
• Support the development of IG strategy and frameworks

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role forms part of the wider Information Governance (IG) team, supporting both Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for providing senior and strategic information governance subject matter expertise and will be responsible for the operational management and delivery of the Information Governance function for both Trusts.

The Group Information Governance Manager will be responsible for work that is highly complex in nature and will have involvement from a range of organisations, services, stakeholders at a regional and national level.

Working closely with the Group Head of Information Governance, the role will support compliance with all relevant legislation and ensuring effective implementation of IG strategy and translating strategic direction into operational delivery. This will include deputising for the Group Head of IG where necessary, including in the provision of Data Protection Officer duties.

Person specification

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working in Information Governance / Data Protection within a complex organisation
• Experience of managing or supervising staff
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries or partnerships

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Information Governance, Data Protection, or related field
• Evidence of specialist IG knowledge or relevant professional qualification (e.g. BCS/ISEB, equivalent experience)

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, DUAA 2025, FOI Act 2000 and Caldicott principles
• Knowledge of NHS Information Governance frameworks and DSPT requirements
• Ability to interpret legislation and apply it to operational scenarios

Managment

• Experience of managing or supervising staff
• Ability to lead operational service delivery
• Ability to support delivery of organisational objectives

To support this vision, we are (where appropriate and safe to do so) actively looking at new models of care which:

• Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement
• Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and
• Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites

Against this context, although this post is hosted by Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining our Green Impact programme.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.