Senior Data Governance and Access Officer

Cancer Research UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking a qualified Data Governance Specialist to lead maintenance and annual submission of its Data Security and Protection Toolkit accreditation in London. You will support the acquisition, transfer, storage and management of sensitive datasets, working with analysts and NHS partners.

The role requires strong knowledge of data protection and information governance, stakeholder management, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with data governance and information security principles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Security and Protection Toolkit accreditation processes.
• Support acquisition, transfer, storage and management of sensitive datasets.
• Provide technical and logistical support for data access and approvals.
• Maintain governance standards, metadata records and data management processes.
• Advise analysts and researchers on data governance best practices.
• Develop relationships with NHS organisations, data suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Oversee data security and information governance accreditations.
• Apply data protection and information security principles.
• Support health/research analysts in data handling.
• Assess data quality and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Utilise advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Manage stakeholder communications effectively.

Job description

• Lead the maintenance and annual submission of Cancer Research UK's Data Security and Protection Toolkit accreditation.
• Support the acquisition, transfer, storage and management of sensitive datasets.
• Provide technical and logistical support for data access applications and research approvals.
• Maintain governance standards, metadata records and data management processes.
• Provide advice and support to analysts and researchers on data governance and handling best practice.
• Develop strong relationships with NHS organisations, data suppliers and external stakeholders.
  Experience managing recognised data security and information governance accreditations.
• Strong knowledge of data protection, information governance and information security principles.
• Experience supporting analysts or researchers in health or research settings.
• Experience assessing data quality and implementing risk mitigation measures.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.