Senior Information Governance Analyst

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking regulatory body as an Information Governance professional, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with data protection and information rights legislation. This position offers the unique opportunity to deputise for the Data Protection Officer, leading significant projects and providing expert guidance across the organization. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, the GPhC fosters a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and contribute to meaningful change in the healthcare sector. If you're passionate about data governance and looking for a rewarding career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Choice between two pension providers

Flexible working arrangements

Career breaks and sabbaticals

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Season ticket loan

Bike loan

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on complex data protection issues.
• Ability to lead projects related to information governance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with data protection and freedom of information legislation.
• Advise on data sharing and impact assessments.

Skills

Data Protection Expertise

Information Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Development

Compliance Improvement

Education

Recognised Data Protection Qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Information Governance professional with experience of advising on complex data protection issues and dealing with Freedom of Information and data protection requests to contribute to our data protection and information governance work plan.

The Role

The post holder will join a small, forward-thinking team and will help to make sure the GPhC complies with data protection, freedom of information and other information rights legislation. This role includes deputising for the Data Protection Officer, and you will take the lead on a variety of important projects and work, such as responding to information requests, advising on information governance aspects of procurement activity, and facilitating training. You will also advise on data sharing, data protection impact assessments and records management improvements.

This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our pre-employment due diligence.

The successful applicant will:

• Help develop policies and deliver solutions that improve how we manage and protect data.
• Act as a key advisor across the organisation, providing expert guidance on data risks, impact assessments, compliance improvements and investigating incidents.
• Build close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the whole organisation.
• Have the opportunity to broaden your own skillset whilst deputising for the Governance and Assurance Manager as Data Protection Officer. There will be learning and development opportunities through involvement in information governance aspects of broader organisational policy and process development.
• Hold a recognised data protection qualification.
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits when joining our team

In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• A choice between two pension providers: NHS England pension scheme or Standard Life.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career breaks and sabbaticals.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.

About the GPhC

We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services. Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have adopted a hybrid working approach which combines office and home working. Staff are predominantly home-based and office attendance depends on the nature of the role and the requirements of the team.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.

If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please apply using our online jobs application portal.

Please make sure you complete your supporting statement section, explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.

As part of your application for this role, please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section.

This is optional and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is strictly confidential. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel.

If you have any queries please do write to us at [e-mail] or if you would like to speak to a member of the Talent Acquisition team please do call us on 0203 713 7880.