Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Information Governance Lead join our team based in London working flexibly. The salary on offer is up to £40,000 based on a permanent position.
About the role:
The Information Governance Team is responsible for driving a culture of good practice and compliance in the management of information across NHS Property Services. The team’s mission is to create a culture of information compliance by empowering and upskilling colleagues through active support and championing best practice.
The Information Governance Lead (IGL) is required to support the Information Governance team with rolling out and embedding the Information Governance Framework across the organisation and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met. The IGO also plays a key role in ensuring company-wide policies are in place and embedded, to improve and maintain the Information Governance and GDPR environment and is required to provide effective day-to-day management of appropriate and lawful disclosure of information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), by working collaboratively with all parts of the business.
Key Responsibilities include -
- Support the development, promotion and implementation of the organisation’s Information Governance and GDPR framework.
- Provide IG advice, guidance and support to the Data Protection Officer, Senior Information Risk Owner, DPO/SIRO/Caldicott Guardian forum and company-wide colleagues
- Co-ordinate and administer information requests, including but not limited to, FOI/SAR requests through collaborating with key stakeholders to obtain the relevant information, present appropriately and maintain database
- Produce information and analysis that evidence compliance with FOI/SAR request, and provide insight into themes and trends
- Review and update FOI policy as and when necessary
What you will bring to the role:
- Experience of working in a large organisation
- Experience dealing with multiple enquiries and tasks simultaneously in a timely manner
- Experience engaging with the Information Commissioner’s Office
- Experience liaising with legal or para-legal functions
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR
- Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
What we can offer you:
We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:
27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities.
Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a passion…
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Contact our Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk to find out more.