Head of Information and Regulatory Governance

TN United Kingdom; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Head of Information and Regulatory Governance, Widnes

Client: Defour Partnership Ltd

Location: Widnes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

c266f53fa917

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Overview: Defour Partnership is collaborating with an award-winning National Social Care Charity undergoing transformation and growth. They are seeking an experienced Head of Information and Regulatory Governance to join their Quality and Compliance Team.

This is a full-time, permanent role, flexible location within the UK, with travel to Widnes and nationally as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Lead information governance, risk management, and complaints functions, managing policies, processes, and controls to ensure high performance.
• Develop and implement strategies for information governance and regulatory compliance, aligning data governance with organizational goals.
• Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), liaising with ICO, advising on GDPR and data protection laws to ensure compliance.

Further job details are available upon request. Please contact us to discuss.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary: £55k-£60k plus £5k car allowance.
• Flexible working: 4-day workweek with long weekends or standard 5-day week.
• Hybrid working options: from home, regional offices, or Widnes head office, or a mix.
• Benefits include retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work, and travel discounts.
• Work for an award-winning charity committed to enabling people to lead their best lives.
• Career development opportunities and access to online training and qualifications.
• Support programs including Employee Assistance, financial support, and wellbeing funds.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in business administration, IT, or related field preferred.
• Qualifications in governance, ISO, CISSP, or similar certifications preferred.
• Certified Data Protection Officer (C-DPO).
• Proven experience in governance, risk management, and information management within complex organizations.
• Expertise in governance and data protection.
• Strong understanding of social care regulations, standards, and industry best practices.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as the vacancy may close early depending on application volume.