Information Governance Administrative Assistant

NHS Jobs; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an Information Governance Administrative Assistant to support data protection, confidentiality, cyber security and records management. You will work with colleagues and external stakeholders, coordinating activities and helping staff understand information governance processes.

You will use your initiative to bring together evidence of compliance, organise training and balance deadlines, while maintaining high standards of data handling and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Experience of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit or a similar compliance framework.
• Basic understanding of data protection.
• Confident in Microsoft Office and handling sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities and deadlines across information governance projects.
• Help organise training to raise staff awareness on information governance.
• Gather and present evidence showing compliance with information governance standards.
• Support colleagues in following information governance processes and procedures.

Skills

Data protection basics

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communications skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Data Security and Protection Toolkit

Job description

Information Governance Administrative Assistant

This varied role offers the opportunity to build your knowledge of data protection, confidentiality, cyber security and records management while putting your administrative skills to meaningful use. Working alongside specialist colleagues, you will develop relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders. You will have scope to use your initiative, coordinate important activities and help colleagues understand and follow information governance processes. From helping bring together evidence that demonstrates our compliance to organising training that builds staff awareness, you will see how your contribution supports good information governance in practice. We are looking for someone with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience, experience of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit or a similar compliance framework, and a basic understanding of data protection. Confident Microsoft Office skills, experience of handling sensitive information and excellent attention to detail are essential. You will enjoy communicating with others, following up actions diplomatically and balancing competing deadlines, with a willingness to learn and develop. If you want a role that combines organisation, teamwork and purpose, we would welcome your application. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.