Information Governance Specialist – Team Leader | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Information Governance Specialist – Team Leader to oversee compliance with data protection laws and lead a dedicated team. The role includes responsibilities such as guiding best practices in data security, conducting audits, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Information Governance, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of GDPR. The organization values diversity and welcomes applications from under-represented groups.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Support for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Information Governance.
• Understanding of GDPR, FOI, and data security regulations.
• Experience leading teams and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IG Officers, ensuring equitable task distribution.
• Provide expert guidance on data protection and confidentiality.
• Monitor compliance through audits and risk assessments.
• Drive training and awareness programs on IG best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including the ICO and NHS England.
• Support Electronic Patient Record systems and IG-related projects.

Skills

Leadership

GDPR knowledge

Data protection compliance

Audit experience

Training and awareness

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

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.

As our IG Specialist Team Leader, you’ll be the Trust’s go-to person on all things Information Governance. You’ll look after a dedicated team, oversee compliance with data protection legislation, and lead the Trust’s annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission. From policy development to incident response, your work will safeguard sensitive information and support safe, effective care across our services.

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.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025