The opportunity
In this role as NHS Resolution’s Information Governance Officer, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance on Information Governance issues. The post holder will assist in ensuring full compliance with statutory obligations such as the General Data Protection Regulation, other related legislation, national standards and recognised best practice.
You will work with internal and external stakeholders, driving best practice and ensuring our statutory obligations are met. This will involve advising NHS Resolution (NHSR) staff on information governance.
The Information Governance Officer’s tasks will be to assist stakeholders with information risk management in projects e.g. facilitating the DPIA process. They will be responsible for assisting the Information Governance Manager with information asset management including the review and update of the organisation’s Information Asset Register (IAR) and Record of Processing Activity (RoPA). The post holder will also be required to assist with the collection of evidence for the annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit submission as well as any other duties required by the Information Governance Manager.
What you'll be doing
* Maintaining and improving the Key Performance Indicators that will help measure the progress on the strategic objectives to improve how security and Information Governance is handled within NHS Resolution.
* Responsibility for delivery of training and awareness raising.
* Facilitation of the DPIA process.
* Information risk analysis.
* Providing advice and guidance on all security and information governance related matters.
What you'll bring
* Experience of advising on security and Information Governance issues
* Previous experience in the development of training materials/packages and facilitating training sessions
* Experience of working on DPIAs and risk assessments
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory and regulatory environment and international and national standards
* The ability to read/understand technology architecture diagrams
What we offer in return
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career growth and development.
* Collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies.
* A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave.
* Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements.
When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access.
* 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP)
* Eye care vouchers for Specsavers.
* Health service discounts.
* Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Season ticket loan scheme.
About us
NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arm’s length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development.
NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care.
To apply please provide us with a supporting statement explaining exactly what you will bring to this role and how you meet the essential criteria in terms of your background, experience and career achievements to date. As well as your CV listing detailed work history and job responsibilities.
We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.
Closing date: 9 November 2025
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early, should we receive sufficient applications.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.