Information Governance Lead | Deputy DPO & Privacy Expert

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd seeks an experienced Information Governance Manager to lead the IG function within a new Children and Families Trust. The role provides expert guidance on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOI and information security, acting as Deputy Data Protection Officer.

You will supervise IG officers, drive DPIAs, privacy notices, and information risk assessments, and collaborate with partner organisations to ensure compliant handling of information.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering IG services in public-sector or regulated environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of Information Governance services.
• Provide expert advice on data protection, privacy, FOI, EIR and information security.
• Act as Deputy Data Protection Officer.
• Lead DPIAs, data sharing agreements, privacy notices and information risk assessments.
• Manage and develop IG officers, providing coaching and QA.
• Support data breach management, investigations and improvement planning.
• Lead IG audits and assurance programmes and present reports to senior management.
• Oversee SAR, FOI and information rights processes.
• Build effective relationships with NHS, Police, Education and other partner organisations.
• Provide IG guidance for new systems, digital projects and process changes.

Skills

UK GDPR

Data Protection Act 2018

FOI & EIR

Information security

Records management

DPO deputy

DPIAs

Data sharing agreements

Privacy notices

Information risk assessments

Staff supervision

Reporting & communication

Education

Degree in Information Governance / Data Protection or related field

Tools

DBS check

Job description

4Recruitment Services Ltd seeks an experienced Information Governance Manager to lead the IG function within a new Children and Families Trust. The role provides expert guidance on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOI and information security, acting as Deputy Data Protection Officer.

You will supervise IG officers, drive DPIAs, privacy notices, and information risk assessments, and collaborate with partner organisations to ensure compliant handling of information.