Quality & Compliance Officer - Remote

iO Associates; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company is seeking a Quality and Compliance Officer to maintain quality management systems and data protection compliance. The role includes leading compliance across ISO standards and acting as the Data Protection Officer. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of data protection in healthcare and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of information governance and data protection within healthcare.
• Experience in managing compliance across ISO 27001, GDPR, and Cyber Essentials.
• Experience acting as a Data Protection Officer, including GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activities across ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, DSPT.
• Oversee GDPR and data protection compliance.
• Support the company's journey toward ISO 9001 accreditation.

Skills

Information governance

GDPR compliance

ISO 27001

Cyber Essentials

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

ISO 27001 Internal/Lead Auditor qualification

GDPR / Data Protection certification

Job description

Role: Quality and Compliance Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Flexible - this role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis
Travel: Remote with occasional travel to the office

iO Associates is supporting a leading healthcare technology company in their search for a Quality and Compliance Officer.

This forward-thinking company has spent over a decade developing innovative digital solutions that empower clinical teams and enhance patient experiences across a range of NHS and community services. Their products are trusted by healthcare organisations nationwide.

As Quality & Compliance Officer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's Quality Management and Information Security systems.

Key Responsibilities

You'll lead on compliance activities across ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), while also supporting the company's journey toward ISO 9001 accreditation. Acting as the company's Data Protection Officer (DPO), you'll oversee GDPR and data protection compliance, ensuring the business continues to meet rigorous external and regulatory standards.

This is a hands-on and varied position, well-suited to someone who thrives on structure, enjoys continuous improvement, and takes pride in ensuring best practice across data protection, information governance and quality assurance.

Required Skills

• A strong understanding of information governance and data protection within healthcare or HealthTech
• Experience managing or supporting compliance across ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials
• Experience acting or supporting as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), including GDPR compliance, DPIAs, SARs and data-governance practices
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable

• ISO 2701 or ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor qualification
• GDPR / Data Protection certification (e.g., BCS, CIPP/E, CIPM)
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 implementation or working in Agile environments

What's in it for you?

• You'll be joining a purpose-driven company that genuinely values its people. They offer:
• Enhanced annual leave that increases with service
• Private medical insurance
• Private healthcare options
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for well-being support
• Professional development opportunities with ongoing training

If you have a strong understanding of information governance and data protection, are detail-driven and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

The role requires occasional travel to the East Midlands area, so please bear this in mind when submitting your application.