Gtd healthcare is one of the largest NHS commissioned Primary and Urgent care providers in North West England. Based in Denton, Manchester, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Governance Team as an Information Governance Manager on a part time basis.
This role presents the opportunity to be a part of an Information Governance Team and other governance functions who are committed to continuously improving, adapting and trialing new and innovative ways of working with a focus on quality improvement and learning lessons to ensure the provision of safe, high-quality care.
Under the direction of the Head of Assurance / Data Protection Officer, the Information Governance Manager will have responsibility for leading the management and development of information governance processes across the organisation, ensuring compliance with all UK data protection legislation.
The role includes line management responsibilities and will involve working closely with other staff with specific governance roles and responsibilities, e.g. complaints and incident management.
This post is part time, permanent, 22.5 hours per week, hybrid working model.
The salary for this role is Band F - G (£39,720 - £51,173 pro rata) depending on experience and accredited data protection qualification.
Interviews will be held on Monday 11th May 2026 at our head office based in Denton.
Main duties of the job
With direction and support from the Head of Assurance/Data Protection Officer, you will:
* Support the identification and prioritisation of an information governance programme linked to organisational and national priorities.
* Analyse data and prepare regular reports for the Information Management and Technology Committee to provide assurance relating to progress with the information governance programme and highlighting any risks identified to be considered for escalation to Board.
* Lead the delivery of training related to information governance across the organisation.
* Lead on the development and dissemination of policies, protocols and guidelines linked to the information governance programme.
* Lead on the monitoring of compliance with guidance linked to the information governance programme.
* Be a main point of contact for leadership and professional advice to staff, senior managers, the executive management team, and board on information governance.
* Contribute to the effective integration of information governance with other quality, governance, and assurance initiatives, including incidents and complaints.
* Support the development and maintenance of gtds central systems for coordinating and demonstrating compliance with its information governance programme.
* Work alongside the Request for Information (RFI) Manager to ensure compliance with individual rights under UK data protection legislation.
* To provide additional support and cover arrangements for the RFI Manager.
* Deputise for the Data Protection Officer.
* Build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders including patients and their representatives, staff, commissioners, other information governance teams, etc.
* Represent the IG team at relevant forums.
* Provide support to gtd services and partners for the annual data security and protection toolkit submission.
* Provide support to gtd services and partners in the completion of data privacy impact assessments and data sharing agreements.
* Support the work of the Greater Manchester Urgent and Primary Care Alliance Information Governance Group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of continuing personal learning & development.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in information governance / data protection or similar role.
* Completed management/leadership course.
Experience
* Experience of working in an information governance/data protection role.
* Strong experience in staff supervision, development and management.
* Knowledge and understanding of the NHS and the broader health system.
* Experience of contributing to and producing reports.
* IT experience including use of the internet, databases and MS Office.
* Experience of dealing with external organisations.
* Experience of delivering training.
* Experience of producing minutes of meetings.
* Experience of handling and processing confidential information.
* Experience of working in a health or social care environment.
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to use own initiative.
* Ability to communicate clearly and use excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage deadlines.
* Ability to work and remain calm under pressure.
* Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and ability to work to a high specification of accuracy.
* Able to work as part of a team and independently.
* Enthusiastic and committed.
* Able and willing to work flexibly to meet service need.
* Ability to travel occasionally across Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire.
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