Information Governance and Assurance Assistant

NCG; New Penshaw; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Information Governance and Assurance Assistant to provide operational and administrative support. The role involves managing data requests, supporting data security incidents, and maintaining compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a detail-oriented and collaborative environment. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring presence in the office two days a week in Newcastle.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Government Pension Schemes

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a positive, 'can-do' attitude.
• Experience in information governance or data protection is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shared DPO mailbox and coordinate data right requests.
• Assist in the implementation of the records retention schedule.
• Provide administrative support for audit meetings and team operations.

Job description

Information Governance and Assurance Assistant

ROLE DESCRIPTION

NCG is one of the UK's largest college groups, comprising seven colleges and serving over 30,000 students with a workforce of more than 2,000 employees. Our colleges span the country and are united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and life-changing opportunities.

Reporting to the Junior Business Partner - Information Governance, the role will provide essential operational and administrative support across the Business Assurance Team, helping to maintain high standards of data protection, audit coordination, and records management.

If you're detail-oriented and thrive in collaborative environments with a positive, 'can-do' attitude, we'd love to hear from you.

Key duties include:

• Manage the shared DPO mailbox and coordinate data right requests in line with statutory timeframes.
• Support the Junior Business Partner - Information Governance to respond to data security incidents and promote data protection awareness across NCG.
• Assist in the implementation of the records retention schedule and coordinate reviews for secure storage and disposal.
• Maintain compliance trackers and shared drives to support audit and governance requirements.
• Provide administrative support for audit meetings, document management, and day-to-day team operations.

Please note that prior experience and knowledge in information governance, assurance, or data protection is not required.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements, working two days a week in the office based in Newcastle (Rye Hill House).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Student Discount
• Government Pension Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme

For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits

NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

• Being both inclusive and diverse
• Trusting and respecting our communities
• Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
• Inspiring excellence and curiosity

For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy