Information Governance Officer

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking an Information Governance Officer responsible for maintaining compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act. Key responsibilities include supporting digital strategies, leading incident management, and developing policies. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive training, and a salary range of £38,682–£46,580 based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in information governance, data protection, or compliance roles.
• Experience managing IG activities such as SARs, DPIAs, IG audits, training.
• Understanding of IG Framework and NHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of digital and GRC strategies.
• Develop and maintain IG Frameworks and information sharing agreements.
• Lead Incident and Breach Management.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

Degree level or relevant experience

Recognised qualification in Information Governance or Data Protection

Job description

Job Summary

Information Governance Officer – responsible for maintaining & improving Information Governance and Accountability Frameworks, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOI and NHS guidance, leading incident management, staff training, and coordinating annual DSPT submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of digital & GRC strategies; embed IG principles across business areas.
• Act as IG champion; promote best practice and encourage compliance.
• Develop and maintain IG Frameworks, Accountability Framework, SOPs, DPIAs, and information sharing agreements.
• Lead Incident & Breach Management, audit and assistance to SIRO & DPO.
• Coordinate annual DSPT submission and related risk register updates.
• Deliver staff awareness, communication and training programmes.
• Represent IG in meetings, advise cross‑functional teams, maintain relationships with Digital, Operations, Finance, BI, Clinical Services.
• Collaborate with IT & security to align technical controls with IG requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, support IG audits and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Degree level or relevant experience.
• Recognised qualification in Information Governance, Data Protection, or related discipline (BCS Foundation Certificate in Data Protection, BCS Information Governance Practitioner, CIPM, CIPT, CIPP).

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in information governance, data protection or compliance roles.
• Experience managing IG activities such as SARs, DPIAs, IG audits, RoPA, training and policy development.
• Experience supporting GDPR/DPA compliance within NHS, health or social care organisations.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, FOIA and NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice.
• Understanding of IG Framework, ICO Accountability Framework, NHS Records Management Code of Practice.
• Awareness of NHS England standards and DSPT.
• Proactive, analytical, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Personal Skills

• Analytical, risk‑assessing, solution‑oriented.
• Clear communicator, able to translate complex topics.
• Team player, proactive, independent, and capable of driving change.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Permanent full‑time role, flexible working and remote options.
• Hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive training and professional development.
• Salary £38,682‑£46,580 a year, dependent on experience.

Job Location

Office 2 and 3, Coalville Business Centre, Goliath Way, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3FT.

Employer

LLR Patient Care Locally – a not‑for‑profit Community Interest Company working in partnership with the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Equality / Diversity

All candidates are considered without discrimination according to the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect.