Information Governance Specialist – Team Leader

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Information Governance Specialist – Team Leader. You will lead a team of IG Officers and provide expert guidance on GDPR and data security while ensuring compliance through audits and training. The role supports flexible working arrangements and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to enhance community representation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work culture

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in information governance.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, FOI, and confidentiality laws.
• Proven track record in compliance monitoring and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IG Officers effectively.
• Provide guidance on data protection regulations.
• Monitor compliance through audits and assessments.
• Develop and drive the Trust’s IG training program.

Skills

Leadership

Expert knowledge of GDPR

Data security

Compliance monitoring

Job description

Are you ready to lead a team and be part of protecting personal data and shaping the future of digital healthcare? Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Governance Specialist – Team Leader to join our Digital Directorate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IG Officers, ensuring equitable task distribution and high performance
• Provide expert guidance on GDPR, FOI, confidentiality, and data security along with giving support to other functions e.g. Health Records Management and Information Rights
• Monitor compliance through audits, site visits, and risk assessments
• Drive the Trust’s IG training and awareness programme
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including the ICO, NHS England, and third-party providers
• Support the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record systems and IG-related projects
• Maintain the Information Asset Register and Records of Processing Activity

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Brammah Job title: Data Protection Officer Email address: [e-mail]