Information Governance Manager

Salt Digital Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS in Croydon is seeking an experienced Information Governance Manager to lead the Trust's IG function and ensure compliance with UK law and NHS standards. You will own the IG framework and drive improvements across data protection, information security and regulatory compliance.

The role is a contract, hybrid with three days on-site per week, offering an hourly rate of £33.60. Start ASAP. You will engage with ICO and regulators, deliver governance reporting, and provide IG training to staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive Information Governance experience within the NHS or a large healthcare organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and FOI legislation.
• Hands on experience delivering the DSPT and developing IG policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's Information Governance programme.
• Oversee compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and FOI legislation.
• Lead delivery and assurance of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
• Develop and maintain Information Governance policies, procedures and strategies.
• Provide expert advice on Information Governance, Information Security and confidentiality.
• Support DPIAs, data sharing agreements and information asset management.
• Investigate information governance incidents and data breaches.
• Liaise with ICO, NHS England and regulators.
• Produce reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Deliver Information Governance training and awareness across the organisation.
• Manage IG risks and support continuous improvement.

Skills

UK GDPR

Data Protection Act 2018

Data Security and Protection Toolkit

Information Governance

Information Security

Risk Management

DPIAs

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Incident investigation

Job description

Information Governance Manager - National Health Service (NHS)

Title: Information Governance Manager

Reporting to: Chief Information Security Officer

Accountable to: Chief Digital Officer

Employment type: Contract

Working arrangement: Hybrid

Hourly rate: £33.60

Status: Inside IR35

Location: Croydon

Start date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Information Governance Manager to join a large NHS organisation, leading the Trust's Information Governance function and ensuring compliance with UK legislation and NHS standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Information Governance professional to take ownership of the Information Governance framework, supporting senior leadership while driving improvements across data protection, information security and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's Information Governance programme.
• Oversee compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Freedom of Information legislation.
• Lead delivery and assurance of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
• Develop and maintain Information Governance policies, procedures and strategies.
• Provide expert advice on Information Governance, Information Security and confidentiality.
• Support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), data sharing agreements and information asset management.
• Investigate information governance incidents and data breaches.
• Liaise with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), NHS England and external regulators.
• Produce reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Deliver Information Governance training and awareness across the organisation.
• Manage Information Governance risks and support continuous improvement.

Essential Experience

• Extensive Information Governance experience within the NHS or large healthcare organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Freedom of Information legislation.
• Hands on experience delivering the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
• Experience developing Information Governance policies and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of Information Security principles and risk management.
• Experience supporting DPIAs, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing Information Governance incidents and investigations.

Important Information

• Applicants must be UK residents
• No visa sponsorship is available for this role
• This role is hybrid, requiring three days on-site each week, with no fully remote option

Salt contact: Robert Sprigens, [e-mail]

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