Information Governance Co-ordinator

The Guinness Partnership; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking an Information Governance Coordinator in Oldham. This full-time role involves supporting the Information Governance Team and managing records in compliance with Data Protection Regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in a customer-focused environment. This position offers a hybrid work model with both office and remote opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a varied workload in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively.
• Good oral and written communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Information Governance Team on all aspects of Information Governance.
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection Regulations.
• Manage records and retention processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Legislation understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Level 2 or higher (C or 9-4 GCSE or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We\'re seeking a dedicated Information Governance Coordinator to become a valued member of our team in Oldham. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to make a lasting impact in a dynamic environment. You will be providing support to the Information Governance Team on all aspects of Information Governance, Records Management, Information Security and other services provided by the department such as archiving and retention. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week with hybrid working: three days from the Oldham office and two days working remotely.

What we\'re looking for

We are looking for someone with experience of managing a varied workload within a customer focused environment. You should also be able to evidence excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Understanding and experience of interpreting legislation, regulation and best practice e.g. Data Protection Regulations, Information Rights and their implications for Guinness or similar organisations.
• Ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record information.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines.
• Good oral and written communications with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Working in a customer focused environment and/or ability to manage stakeholder or customer expectations.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task and work to conflicting priorities on occasion.

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to Level 2 (C or 9-4 GCSE or equivalent) or higher.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working within a Data Protection function.

If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.