Information Governance Manager - Part-time

Keenan Healthcare; Belfast; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity in Belfast seeks a part-time Information Governance Manager to ensure compliance with data protection legislation and manage information governance best practices. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications or experience, and strong knowledge of UK GDPR. This position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the community while managing critical governance functions.

Benefits

Access to health benefits

24-hour counselling

Opportunity to upgrade benefits

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in Law, Information Governance, Data Protection, Records Management, Compliance, or Risk.
• Significant experience in a role with information governance, GDPR compliance, or risk management.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with data protection legislation and information management best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on policy, risk, training, and breach management.
• Conduct and review data audits, DPIAs, and risk assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of UK GDPR

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Law or Information Governance

Job description

Information Governance Manager - Part-time

Keenan Recruitment has been retained by a leading charity to recruit for a part-timeInformation Governance Manager.

Our client support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to achieve a meaningful and independent place in their community.

Location: Belfast

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week

Benefits: Access to a range of valuable cash benefits and services, such as dental and optical care, physiotherapy, scanning facilities and 24-hour counselling and Advice Line (opportunity to upgrade and add family).

Private Health Care giving access to 24/7 GP services, medical diagnostics, medical treatment

Job Purpose

As Information Governance Manager you will lead and support our clients compliance with data protection legislation and information management best practices. This is a key role, ensuring the charity maintains a robust framework for data protection, records management, and risk, while supporting our continued alignment with UK GDPR and other relevant standards.

You will act as a trusted advisor across the organisation, providing expert guidance on policy, risk, training, breach management, and audit, helping the charity embed good practice into everything they do.

Criteria

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in Law, Information Governance, Data Protection, Records Management, Compliance, or Risk

OR

• Significant experience in a role where information governance, GDPR compliance, or risk management were core responsibilities.

AND

• Strong working knowledge and practical application of UK GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Confident in advising on complex governance matters, including risk, data sharing, and breach response.
• Skilled in conducting or reviewing data audits, DPIAs, and risk assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Able to work independently, proactively managing priorities across multiple projects.
• Values-driven, discreet, and comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information.

Contact Aideen Duggan for a confidential chat and full job description T:02890021616 or [e-mail]

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Belfast | Salary: 34559 - 37908 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 12/06/2025