Information Governance Assurance Manager - NHS

Spinwell Global; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Information Governance Assurance Manager to develop and implement a robust information governance framework. The role includes advising on data protection and managing complex information governance challenges. Ideal candidates should have a master’s degree, extensive experience in the NHS, and a thorough understanding of GDPR and information governance processes. This position offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to contribute to essential public sector functions.

Qualifications

• Educated to master's level or equivalent experience in Information Governance.
• Experience managing Information Governance risk-based improvement programmes.
• Proficient in delivering Information Governance services in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing and implementing an information governance framework.
• Advise on data breach management and governance challenges.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communication.

Skills

GDPR knowledge

Information Governance management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree or equivalent qualification

Qualification in Information Governance

Job description

Role: Information Governance Assurance Manager
Contract Length: Until 31/03/26
Location: Norwich
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to 33.01 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for an Information Governance Assurance Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE ASSURANCE MANAGER

As an Information Governance Assurance Manager the placeholder is expected to provide leadership in developing, implementing, and assuring a fit for purpose information governance framework that takes account of best practice from national policy, the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and internal/external best practice recommendations to complex information governance challenges. Placeholder will provide expert advice on the management of potential data breaches to the Trust and within Norfolk and Waveney ICB if the incident relates to a collaborative work and/or the use of a singular system across multiple organisations within the ICB. Provide guidance on the selection, design, justification, implementation and operation of Digital security strategies, technologies, processes, procedures and standards.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE INFORMATION GOVERNANCE ASSURANCE MANAGER

• Educated to masters level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in Information Governance.
• GDPR Practitioner Course
• Qualification in Information Governance (ISEB Information Security ISEB Information Risk management or equivalent)
• Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent experience
• Experience of managing Information Governance risk-based improvement programmes within the NHS.
• Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
• Experience of developing Information Governance policies and processes in a complex environment where confidential information is stored.
• Experience of delivering an Information Governance service to a large complex organisation.
• Prior experience performing information governance reviews and risk assessments including Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Extensive knowledge of data protection processes, including statutory requirements and national policy.
• Experience in managing transfers of sensitive data between organisations through use of Data Sharing Agreements (DSA) and/or Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)
• Ability to generate statistics/analysis and write reports on Trust security environment.
• Knowledge of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (or equivalent standards).
• Ability to explain complex technical or legal issues to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required
• Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of managing stakeholder relationships
• Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources
• Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
• Numerate and with analytical skills
• Experience of setting up and implementing internal policies, processes and procedures
• Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales

If you are an Information Governance Assurance Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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