Information Governance Assurance Officer

Your World Recruitment Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Your World Recruitment Group is seeking an Information Governance Assurance Officer for a NHS organisation in the United Kingdom. The temporary role supports the Information Governance Assurance Manager to deliver DSPT, CQC and IG assurance across the trust.

The post involves 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, based in an office or hospital setting. Start ASAP; booking expected for 3 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Formal IG/Data Protection qualification such as ISEB or GDPR Practitioner.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Significant experience with data handling, manipulation, and analysis related to governance metrics.
• Experience working with sensitive information in healthcare.
• Understanding of NHS IG statutory guidance and DSPT requirements.
• Proven experience writing board-level and committee reports.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Understanding of risk-based IG principles and governance structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Governance Framework: Assist in implementing, managing, and assuring an IG framework.
• Risk Assessments: Complete DPIAs and identify privacy risks for new projects.
• Audit & Asset Management: Develop IG audit schedule and support data mapping.
• Reporting & Escalation: Collate IG risk data for Caldicott Committees and Hospital Board.
• Incident Management: Process IG incidents and data breaches using Datix.
• Training & Awareness: Deliver IG training for all staff levels.
• Data Sharing & Rights: Monitor data protection compliance and handle SRs/complaints.
• Deputising: Represent IG Manager at key committee meetings.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Independent working

Stakeholder influence & presentation

Governance principles understanding

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

IG/Data Protection qualification (ISEB or GDPR)

Evidence of CPD

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Information Governance Assurance Officer

Job Purpose

The post holder will assist and deputise for the Information Governance Assurance Manager with activities related to the delivery and coordination of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), CQC, and general information governance assurance across the NHS organisation. The role involves working alongside multidisciplinary teams to maintain compliance with legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

Job Type:

Temporary

Duration of booking:

Expected to last 3 months with possible extension

Proposed start date:

ASAP

Pay Rates:

Up to£25 per hour Umbrella or £22 per hour PAYE inclusive of holidaypay

Hours / Working Days:

37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Based:

Office / Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Governance Framework: Assist in implementing, managing, and assuring an information governance framework compliant with relevant IG legislation, standards, and guidelines.
• Risk Assessments: Complete Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and identify privacy risks associated with new projects, systems, or policies.
• Audit & Asset Management: Develop and manage the internal IG audit schedule, participate in spot-check audits, and support data flow mapping and Information Asset Register activities.
• Reporting & Escalation: Collate, analyze, and present IG risk and assurance data for senior bodies, including the Caldicott and Information Governance Assurance Committee and Hospital Management Board.
• Incident Management: Process and monitor responses to IG incidents and data breaches using Datix, ensuring actions are completed and potential patient harm is escalated.
• Training & Awareness: Develop, maintain, and deliver face-to-face and e-learning IG training programs (data quality, confidentiality, security) for all staff levels.
• Data Sharing & Rights: Monitor compliance with data protection laws regarding external data sharing agreements and handle data subject rights (e.g., Subject Access Requests and complaints).
• Deputising: Represent the Information Governance Assurance Manager at key committee meetings, including the Serious Incident Group and Divisional Governance Committees.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training / Experience / Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Formal qualification in Information Governance/Data Protection, such as ISEB or Data Protection/GDPR Practitioner
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Significant experience with data handling, manipulation, and analysis related to governance metrics (Essential, Application/Interview)
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential information in a healthcare environment
• Understanding of NHS Information Governance statutory guidance and DSPT requirements
• Proven experience writing board-level and committee reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Understanding of risk-based IG principles and governance structures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to groups
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and use initiative