Information Governance Officer

Turning Point UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point UK is seeking an Information Governance Officer to ensure compliance with data protection regulations. You will have a vital role in safeguarding data integrity, handle information requests, and develop policies. Ideal candidates should possess BCS / ISEB certification in Data Protection and have strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

33 days' paid holiday per year, increasing with service

Option to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018 / (UK) GDPR and FOI.
• Experience in Information Governance and NHS DSPT.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Handle information requests under GDPR, FOI and other legislation.
• Develop and maintain policies to comply with Information Governance standards.
• Identify and mitigate information governance risks effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BCS / ISEB Practitioner Certified in Data Protection

Job description

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

What does it take to become a leading health and social care organisation in the UK?

It takes people who can turn lives around every day – providing encouragement, delivering innovative services and generally improving life for individuals with a learning disability or those affected by drug or alcohol misuse or mental health problems.

But it’s not just our front-line teams that make a difference. So do the dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes to support the vital work we do. And that’s where you can come in.

We are now looking for an Information Governance Officer to support the delivery of good practice in data protection and the delivery of the Information Governance agenda within Turning Point.

As an Information Governance Officer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of our data, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards and supporting our mission to provide high-quality care.

Main Responsibilities

You will be responsible for handling information requests under GDPR, FOI and other legislation including monitoring, reporting and co-ordinating responses.

You will contribute to the development and maintenance of all relevant policies, procedures and documents that facilitate compliance with IG standards and assurance.

You will also assist in the development, coordination and support to the NHS DSPT and annual submission, and progress the management of incidents and data breaches recorded in our case management system.

Your responsibility will be to proactively identify and mitigate information governance risks, ensuring robust data protection practices are in place.

In your role, you will also support the development and delivery of colleague training programmes to enhance data protection awareness and compliance across Turning Pont.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a BCS / ISEB Practitioner Certified in Data Protection (or willing to achieve this within set timeframe).

Knowledge of and experience working with the Data Protection Act 2018 / (UK) GDPR and FOI as well as working knowledge of Information Governance and the NHS DSPT are necessary.

You should be able to communicate clearly and effectively with people at all levels both within the company and externally and have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data protection regulations and provide practical solutions.

Ideally, you will also have knowledge of Healthcare and related data and issues.

Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in all aspects of information governance is necessary to success in this role.

About us

At Turning Point, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference.

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Our people bring our vision to life.So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 33days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35days. Plus the option to buyadditional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.