Senior Information Governance Officer

LLR Patient Care Locally Community Interest Company; Whitwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare organization in England seeks a Senior Information Governance Officer to lead and assure robust information governance. This hybrid role involves overseeing compliance with UK GDPR and managing risks associated with information governance. The ideal candidate should have experience in a regulated environment, strong capabilities in report writing, and the confidence to work autonomously while engaging with stakeholders. This position forms part of a fast-paced team dedicated to enhancing patient care standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for cross-functional learning

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experienced Information Governance professional operating at a senior level in a regulated environment.
• Confident in working autonomously while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of Information Governance framework and strategy.
• Provide advice and assurance on Information Governance matters across the organization.
• Oversee core IG activities including DPIAs, SARs, and FOI requests.
• Manage information risk with senior stakeholders.
• Produce reports and assurance papers for governance forums.

Skills

Information Governance

GDPR compliance

Data Protection Act compliance

Risk management

Report writing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Information Governance Officer to lead, embed and assure robust information governance across the organisation. This is a senior specialist role within our Digital and Governance function, offering a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to shape how information governance is delivered at PCL. The role is hybrid, with most work carried out from home. However, you will be expected to attend the office and other locations as required for meetings, governance forums and stakeholder engagement. You will act as a key professional authority on information governance matters, working closely with senior stakeholders including the Executive Team, Governance Committee, Caldicott Guardian, SIRO and Information Asset Owners. You will also deputise for the Head of Information Governance & Technology when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and ongoing improvement of PCLs Information Governance framework and strategy
• Provide senior-level advice, assurance and challenge on IG matters across the organisation
• Oversee core IG activity including DPIAs, DSPT completion, SARs, FOI requests, data sharing agreements and incident management
• Lead on information risk management, working with the SIRO and IAOs to ensure risks are identified, recorded and mitigated
• Produce clear, high-quality reports and assurance papers for senior governance forums
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, NHS IG requirements and relevant codes of practice
• Embed data protection and information governance into digital projects and service developments
• Design and deliver IG training, awareness and guidance for staff across the organisation

Qualifications

You will be an experienced Information Governance professional who is confident operating at senior level in a regulated environment, comfortable working autonomously while maintaining strong relationships across the organisation.

About Patient Care Locally (PCL)

PCL is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Working in close collaboration with the NHS, we focus on delivering the right care at the right time in the right place - closer to home for patients. As a CQC registered organisation rapidly expanding beyond our original region, we maintain the highest standards of quality while alleviating pressure on hospital services. Our innovative approach has earned recognition as finalists at both the HSJ Awards and Strategic PA Awards in 2024. Our Values-Driven Culture:

Values-Driven Culture

• Patient-centred:Everything we do puts patients first
• Team-focused:We respect, trust, and empower each other while valuing every contribution
• Our Company:We're a trusted, caring company that's innovative, agile, and adaptive - always delivering

Working at PCL

You'll join a fast-paced, dedicated team committed to continuous improvement and making a real difference to over 1.2 million patients. We offer hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive training, and opportunities for cross-functional learning and development. Our collaborative environment encourages skill-sharing and supports professional growth while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.