Information Governance Manager

Inhealth Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Information Governance Manager to oversee compliance and lead initiatives across multiple domains such as Cyber Security and Quality Management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of information governance legislation and a proven record in risk management within a regulated environment. This full-time remote role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on healthcare services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance, risk, or compliance management in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of IG legislation and NHS safety protocols.
• Experience in governance tooling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee policy frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Manage security policies and lead ISO 27001 certification.
• Coordinate audit programmes and support decision-making at executive levels.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Motivational leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 9001:2015

Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 27001:2022

Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 14001:2015

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Defender

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an Information Governance Manager to lead the second line of defence across Information Governance, Cyber Security, Quality, and Digital Clinical Safety.

In this role, you will oversee the operational delivery of InHealth's management systems, ensuring compliance, accountability, and consistency across the business. You will provide strong leadership, manage a dedicated team, and play a key part in driving governance priorities that protect our patients, staff, and services.

This is a pivotal position for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about embedding high standards of quality and security across a healthcare organisation.

This is a full-time permanent role, working remotely. There will be travel to InHealth sites as part of the role.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will:

• Information Governance: Oversee policy frameworks, DPIAs, DSAs, and regulatory compliance, and lead the Data Security Protection Toolkit return.
• Cyber Security: Manage security policies, lead ISO 27001 certification, embed data security practices, and oversee incident response.
• Digital Clinical Safety: Maintain digital clinical safety policies (DCB0129/0160), ensure training compliance, and support safety case documentation.
• Quality Management: Manage the Quality Management System (ISO 9001), coordinate audit programmes, and support executive-level decision-making with regulatory insights.
• Cross-Domain Governance: Administer IG and Cyber Security Committee operations, oversee risk and action logs, and maintain compliance evidence and training records.

About You

You will bring expertise, leadership, and a collaborative approach to ensure information security and governance excellence. We're not looking for a technical cyber security engineer; instead, we need someone who understands Information Governance (IG) and Cyber Security Assurance.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance, risk, or compliance management within a healthcare or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of IG legislation, ISO standards, cyber frameworks, and NHS digital safety protocols.
• Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, and ISO 14001:2015, is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency with governance tooling and Microsoft platforms (SharePoint, Excel, Defender).
• Demonstrable leadership and team management experience across technical and clinical disciplines.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving, analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex issues clearly for all audiences.
• Motivational leadership, with the ability to influence and embed best practice across teams.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• A full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• Approachable, professional, and empathetic.
• Dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

What’s in it for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long service recognition, with vouchers and additional annual leave
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on our healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway. IND01

About Us

InHealth is the UK's largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.