Information Governance Officer

One Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and flexible working environment

Opportunities for flexible working

Job summary

A local housing organization is seeking an Information Governance Officer to manage their information governance and data protection program. The role involves collaborating with management to ensure compliance with GDPR and social housing regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of data protection legislation, excellent communication abilities, and experience in managing information requests. This position is full-time, offering flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Information Governance, GDPR, and data protection legislation.
• Experience handling customer and colleague information requests.
• Ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
• Ability to draft clear documentation and reports for Exec/Board.
• Data literacy with ability to research and present complex information.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage information governance and data protection programme.
• Maintain policies and processes in compliance with GDPR.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Prepare clear documentation and reports for Executive and Board.

Skills

Information Governance

GDPR compliance

Data protection legislation

Communication skills

Data analysis

Data reporting

Communication

Job description

Information Governance Officer

Apply for the Information Governance Officer role at One Manchester.

Base Pay Range

Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 19th January 2025

Fixed Interview Date: 30th January 2025 in person at Lovell House.

Role Overview

You’ll work with the Risk and Assurance Manager in managing One Manchester’s information governance and data protection programme. The role will also undertake the management and maintenance of One Manchester’s policies, procedures, processes, awareness, and communications in respect of information governance and data protection, ensuring they are appropriate and within General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and social housing regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience of Information Governance, GDPR and data protection legislation in particular Subject Access Requests and Social Tenants Access to Information Requirement (STAIRS) scheme.
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with customer and colleague information requests (SARS)
• Knowledge and experience of relevant social housing legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of good practices with organisational data protection and GDPR matters.
• Ability to accurately record the right data and information with the ability to draft clear, concise, and accurate documentation and reports for reporting at Executive and Board level.
• Possess a high standard of data and information literacy with the ability to research, analyse and present complex information
• Effective communication and people skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, customers and stakeholders.

Benefits

Supportive and flexible, we’re proudly offering opportunities in a dynamic environment. Flexible and agile working is a key feature and we support flexible working where possible.

Equal Opportunity

One Manchester strives for equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We positively encourage applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If this sounds like you then apply today, we’d love to hear from you!