Information Governance Compliance Officer

The Guinness Partnership; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading affordable housing provider in Oldham is seeking an Information Governance Compliance Officer to join their team. This full-time position involves managing information rights requests and providing expert advice on information governance. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, regulatory knowledge, and experience in data protection. This role offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Data Protection Regulations and their implications.
• Experience working in a Data Protection function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Handle information rights requests.
• Manage information security incidents.
• Provide advice on information governance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Regulations interpretation

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

About the role
We are seeking an Information Governance Compliance Officer to join our team in Oldham on a permanent basis. The role involves handling information rights requests, managing information security incidents, and providing proactive, professional, and consistent advice on information governance.

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week with hybrid working arrangements: three days in the Oldham office and two days remote.

What we're looking for
Candidates should have experience managing a varied workload in a customer-focused environment, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

Key requirements include:

• Understanding and experience of interpreting all relevant information management legislation, regulation, and best practices, such as Data Protection Regulations and Information Rights, and their implications for organisations like Guinness.
• Ability to challenge and influence through discussion and debate.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask and handle conflicting priorities.
• Capability to produce high-quality information, data, and reports.
• Understanding of the Information Management Lifecycle.
• Alignment with Guinness Behaviours.

Essential Experience:

• Experience working within a Data Protection function.

Essential Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• IAPP Data Protection Qualification or equivalent, or willingness to work towards one.

For more details about the role responsibilities and criteria, please review the role profile.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is a leading provider of affordable housing in England, managing homes and services for around 140,000 residents nationwide. Our mission is to deliver excellent service, provide quality homes, and be a great place to work. We reinvest profits into developing new homes and enhancing services, focusing on our residents, communities, and staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.