Information Governance Manager for Research

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London seeks an experienced Information Governance Manager to provide specialist advice and lead governance objectives. The role includes supervising compliance with data protection standards and supporting the Head of Information Governance. Ideal candidates will have a professional qualification in information governance and at least two years of experience in an NHS or equivalent setting, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute positively in healthcare governance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Data Security and Protection Toolkit, DPA, FOIA and security standards.
• Professional accreditation or equivalent experience in a specialist discipline.
• Knowledge of NHS information governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of objectives within the Information Governance agenda.
• Deputise for the Head of Information Governance as needed.
• Provide advice on all aspects of Information Governance.

Skills

Working within a team

Good decision making

Organisational skills

Specialist understanding of IG issues

Presentation skills

Ability to prioritise

Education

Professional qualification(s) in information governance

Job description

Information Governance Manager for Research

The closing date is 21 December 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for any talented Information Governance colleagues to fulfil a temporary post and gain valuable experience in the NHS health research space. As the IG Manager for Research, the post holder will provide highly specialist advice within the information governance team contributing towards meeting information governance, data protection and privacy standards including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and reducing information risks.

The post holder will be required to deputise for the Head of Information Governance as required. The postholder will be expected to work with various members of staff across the organisation, external agencies, and patients and the general public.

Knowledge of research processes is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

• Leading in the delivery of objectives within the Information Governance agenda
• Deputising for the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer as required
• Be a subject matter specialist in information governance topics to provide effective and timely advice to Trust staff on all aspects of Information Governance through the management of formal communication channels
• Act as primary contact for all research queries from our Joint Research Office
• Providing support to the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in the development of the Trusts Information Governance strategic framework and regulatory requirements, e.g., data protection and security toolkit and ensuring the compliance of the research department
• Delivery of the Information Governance Trust-wide programme of training and communications
• Overseeing the Records and Information Governance Group is administered appropriately
• Supporting the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in providing assurance to the Trust Board on Data Protection issues, including the Annual Governance Statement, the DSP Toolkit submission, and any Well-led review

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Qualifications

• Professional qualification(s) in informationgovernance field(s).
• Knowledge of Data Security and Protection Toolkit, DPA, FOIA and security standards
• Knowledge of the NHS information governance framework
• Professional accreditation or equivalent experience in a specialist discipline

Experience

• Knowledge of IG and its interaction with complex information systems.
• IG experience (at least 2 years) in a team within an NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
• Experience of implementing organisation-wide IG policies and procedures.
• Experienceofdevelopingandimplementingrecords management training and awareness programmes for staff.
• Experience of gaining and maintaining a clear understanding of business objectives
• Thorough knowledge of the NHS Information Governance Agenda and the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit
• Experience of cross-team and cross-discipline working with multiple organisations, external agencies and organisations
• Dealing with members of the public
• Knowledge of research practices as they relate to information governance in the health research sector

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge

• Working within a team skills.
• Good decision making and organisational skills.
• Specialist understanding or experience of IG issues relating to supporting healthcare systems
• Presenting to and persuading large groups of (often senior) managers and conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively
• Ability to prioritise between competing demands and allocate resources accordingly.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£64,156 to £71,148 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS