Senior Information Governance & Privacy Lead

Bradford Children and Families Trust; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave (31 days +)

Local government pension

Competitive salary & progression

Carer and parental policies

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an experienced Information Governance Manager to lead the operational delivery of the Trust’s Information Governance function. This role ensures data is processed safely, lawfully and effectively under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and public sector standards.

You will provide expert advice, oversee DPIAs, data sharing agreements, privacy notices, information risk assessments, audits and incident management, and act as deputy to the Data

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in information governance, data protection or a related field.
• Significant experience delivering Information Governance services within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Experience applying UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in practice.
• Experience supervising staff, providing leadership and quality assurance oversight.
• Experience managing complex information and producing high-quality reports.
• Expert understanding of Information Governance frameworks, legislation and good practice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
• A high level of integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operational delivery of the Trust’s Information Governance function.
• Provide expert advice on Information Governance, privacy, data protection, information security, FOI, EIR and records handling obligations.
• Act as deputy to the Data Protection Officer, supporting statutory duties and escalation processes.
• Lead the development and delivery of Information Governance training, awareness activity, policies and review cycles
• Lead and quality assure DPIAs, data sharing agreements, privacy notices and information risk assessments.
• Manage, support and develop Information Governance Officers through supervision, coaching and performance management
• Support incident and data breach management, including root cause analysis, reporting and improvement planning.
• Lead Information Governance audits and assurance programmes, producing reports for senior leaders and governance boards.
• Maintain oversight of SAR, FOI and information rights processes, ensuring statutory timescales and quality standards are met.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS, Police, Education and partner agencies
• Provide expert guidance on the Information Governance implications of new systems, digital projects and service changes.

Skills

Information governance

Data protection

FOI & EIR

Information security

Data sharing

DPIAs

Training development

Incident management

Leadership

Education

Degree-level qualification in information governance

Job description

Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an experienced Information Governance Manager to lead the operational delivery of the Trust’s Information Governance function. This role ensures data is processed safely, lawfully and effectively under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and public sector standards.

You will provide expert advice, oversee DPIAs, data sharing agreements, privacy notices, information risk assessments, audits and incident management, and act as deputy to the Data