Information Governance Officer

About the Role

Join Our Team as an Information Governance Officer!

Are you passionate about data protection, compliance, and ensuring the security of sensitive information? We’re seeking a dynamic and dedicated Information Governance Officer to play a crucial role in our organisation. If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to our success, keep reading!

About Us:

At Totally, we pride ourselves on excellence, innovation, and integrity. As an industry leader in the health sector], we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards when it comes to information governance & security. Our team values collaboration, continuous learning, and a positive work environment.

Role Overview:

As an Information Governance Officer or Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, managing information security, and implementing effective governance processes. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to safeguard our organisation’s data assets and maintain trust with our stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone who is keen on a developing in this field, a brilliant opportunity for the right person to develop and grow within the role.  You will need to easily travel or be near to our Derby office 2 or 3 days per week. 

The salary on offer for this role is up to £40k depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and implement information governance policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Monitor compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, data subject access request, lead on our ISO 27001 accreditation, and other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with our Data Protection Officer to coordinate policies, guidance, and training.
• Liaise with key contacts across the organisation to ensure timely delivery of records management projects.
• Promote a culture of data protection awareness and best practices.

Qualification, Experience & Training

Essential

• Good experience, skill, knowledge and understanding of current Data Protection Act 2018, General Data Protection Regulation & Digital Information Bill [2024], Caldicott/SIRO, confidentiality including any forthcoming new legislative requirements
• Knowledge of information governance requirements such as the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, NHS requirements
• Good knowledge of information assurance requirements i.e., SARS, Datix, ISO 27001

• Experience in a similar role

• Knowledge and understanding of current associated national Legislation (e.g., Freedom of Information, Human Rights Act, Environmental Information Regulation, Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations)
• Awareness of the privacy by design agenda and requirements for data protection impact assessments and managing subject access requests
• Good knowledge and understanding of GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Caldicott, confidentiality including forthcoming legislative requirements

Desirable

• Information Governance/Data Protection Qualification
• Knowledge of ISO 27001: 2022 process
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements of the role
• Implementing ISO 27001 accreditation and certification

Reward & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus 3 buy back days)
• Salary £30,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on experience
• My Totally Rewards (online discount portal),
• 6% Employer Pension contribution,
• Share save scheme,
• Opportunities for career development,
• Employee assistance program,
• Virtual GP Services – 24/7 GP Appointments,
• WeCare Wellbeing