Information Governance and Compliance Lead -Poole-Upto £33,000

Bond Williams Limited; Poole; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Poole is seeking an Information Governance & Compliance Lead to safeguard data integrity and ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Responsibilities include developing governance frameworks, managing audits and data breaches, and delivering training. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of data protection and excellent analytical skills. This role offers a great opportunity to influence data governance within a care organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data protection, GDPR and NHS IG standards.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience in compliance or healthcare settings desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Information Governance (IG) framework.
• Write, review, and update IG policies.
• Manage data breaches, DPIAs, SARs, FOI requests.
• Lead CQC preparation, audits, and compliance reporting.
• Act as the main IG contact for NHS Digital.
• Oversee incident logging and investigations.
• Support Clinical Governance meetings with reporting.
• Act as Freedom to Speak Up Guardian.

Skills

Knowledge of data protection

GDPR compliance

NHS IG standards

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Information Governance & Compliance Lead - Poole-Up to £33,000

We're seeking a proactive and detail-driven Information Governance & Compliance Lead. You'll play a key role in protecting data integrity, supporting compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the NHS Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT).

As the Information Governance & Compliance Lead, you will play a vital role in safeguarding data integrity and ensuring the organisation meets National information governance standards. You will support compliance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR and the DSPT.

Working across and supporting various teams within the Business, you will co-ordinate & monitor audit completion, manage data breaches, write and review policies and deliver IG & compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Information Governance (IG) framework and ensure compliance with NHS DSP Toolkit, GDPR, and Data Protection Act 2018
• Write, review, and update IG policies and deliver staff training on data protection and confidentiality
• Manage data breaches, DPIAs, SARs, FOI requests, and maintain the Information Asset Register
• Lead CQC preparation, audits, and compliance reporting across the organisation
• Act as the main IG contact for NHS Digital, regulators, and partners
• Oversee incident logging, investigations, and quarterly compliance reporting
• Support Clinical Governance meetings with agendas, minutes, and monthly compliance reports
• Act as Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and support complaints and facilities compliance processes

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of data protection, GDPR and NHS IG standards
• Excellent organisation, communication, and analytical skills
• Experience in compliance or healthcare settings desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape data governance and compliance standards across a care organisation

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency